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The AFP Joint Task Force - National Capital Region,[2] known officially as the JTF-NCR or Task Force NCR, is one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Joint Task Forces assigned to combating Terrorism-Insurgency and act as support units to the Philippine National Police-National Capital Region in maintaining peace and order within Metro Manila.
Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Task Force – National Capital Region Hukbong Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas – Pambansang Punong Rehiyon (Filipino) Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta de las Fuerzas Armadas de Filipinas – Region de la Capital Nacional (Spanish) | |
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Active | July 12, 2012[1] - Present |
Country | Philippines |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Branch | Joint Service Branch |
Type | Unified Military Task Force |
Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations, Anti-coup Operations, and Crowd Control Management |
Size | 2 Brigade size Units |
Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City |
Nickname(s) | JTF-NCR |
Motto(s) | "Karangalan, Paglilingkod at Katapatan" "Honor, Duty, Loyalty" "Honor, Deber, Lealtad" |
Anniversaries | July 12 |
Engagements | Anti-coup d' etat Operations, Anti-dissidence, and Community Development Operations |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Col. Alexei C. Musñgi, PA |
Notable commanders | Brigadier Gen. Manuel S Gonzales AFP |
Insignia | |
Unit Patch | JTF-NCR Emblem derived from the NCRCOM Unit Seal |
AFP NCR Command was formally deactivated on 12 July 2012 following the retirement of its Commanding General, Lieutenant General Tristan M Kison AFP.[3]
Joint Task Force National Capital Region was formally activated that same day to assume the roles handed over by the former command, including providing assistance to the Presidential Security Group in securing the seat of power in Malacañan.[4][5]
The following are the units operating under or attached with the AFP JTF-NCR:[6]
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