| Eastern Mindanao Command | |
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File:AFPEASTMINCOM.jpg Coat of Arms of the AFP Eastern Mindanao Command | |
| Active | August 28, 2006 - Present |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Garrison/HQ | Panacan, Davao City |
| Nickname(s) | East MinCom |
| Motto(s) | Kagitingan |
| Mascot(s) | Mount Apo |
| Anniversaries | August 28 |
| Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA , MILF, ASG, and local criminal elements |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | MGen Armando L Cunanan AFP |
| Notable commanders | LGen Cardozo M Luna AFP, MGen Rodolfo S. Obaniana AFP, Lt. Gen. Raymundo Ferrer, PA |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Patch | Eastern Mindanao Command Emblem |
The Eastern Mindanao Command, known officially as the EastMinCom, is one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Wide Support Commands combating terrorism and insurgency in Mindanao.
Lineage of Commander[]
- LtGen Rodolfo S. Obaniana AFP (31 Aug 2006 - 21 Aug 2007)
- LtGen Cardozo M Luna AFP (30 Aug 2007 - 7 May 2008)
- MGen Armando L Cunanan AFP (17 May 2008 – Present)
Units[]
The following are the units that are under the Eastern Mindanao Command.
- 4th Infantry Division, PA
- 6th Infantry Division, PA
- 10th Infantry Division, PA
- Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao, PN
- 3rd Tactical Operations Wing, PAF
- 5th Civil Relations Group, AFP
Operations[]
- Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army
- Anti-terrorist operations against the Abu Sayyaf operating in their area of responsibility.
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Coordinates: 7°9′12.38″N 125°39′38.67″E / 7.1534389°N 125.6607417°E
The original article can be found at AFP Eastern Mindanao Command and the edit history here.