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Naval Special Warfare Group
SWAG Patch
Active	November 5, 1956 - Present
Country	Philippines
Branch	Philippine Navy
Type	Special Forces
Role	Counter-Terrorism, Reconnaissance, Unconventional warfare
Size	2 Battalions, 8 companies; total of 4000
Part of	the Philippine Navy, serving as its Special Operations arm
Garrison/HQ	Cavite Naval Base, Cavite City
Nickname	NSWG, SWAG, Navy Sharks
Mascot	Shark
Anniversaries	November 5
Engagements	Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines Anti-guerrilla operations against the NPA and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
Decorations	Presidential Streamer Award
Commanders
Current commander	Admiral Renato David AFP
Insignia
Unit Patch/Tab	SWAG Patch/Tab, UOG/ SEAL Team Badge

The Naval Special Warfare Group (NSWG) is an elite unit of the Philippine Navy trained in special operations, sabotage, psychological and unconventional warfare. It specializes in sea, air and land (SEAL) operations ranging from reconnaissance, close combat, demolition, intelligence and underwater operations in support of overall naval operations. The unit gained prominence in a number of counter-terrorism operations, most notably against the Abu Sayyaf Group, and is known for its highly-demanding physical training program for prospective members, which usually involves a week-long sleep deprivation exercise and a swim across Manila Bay from Manila to Cavite.

1 History and organization
2 United States influence
3 References
4 External links

History and organization

Philippine Navy SWAGs during a maritime boarding exercise

The predecessor unit to the NSWG (the Underwater Operations Team or UOT) was activated on 5 November 1956 as a special force of the Philippine Navy. Patterned after the US Navy Underwater Demolition Teams and the Italian Decima Flottiglia MAS with modifications for Philippine conditions, the UOT was charged with conducting underwater operations in waterways, beach areas and harbors in support of Philippine naval operations. These operations included underwater explosive disposal, mine countermeasures, salvage and search and rescue. In 1959 the UOT was expanded and redesignated the Underwater Operations Unit, then as the Underwater Operations Group (UOG). The UOG was then finally renamed the Naval Special Warfare Group. The unit's tasks were also expanded to cover all facets of unconventional warfare in a maritime and riverine environment. This includes but is not limited to demolition, hostage rescue, harassment, force protection and maritime tactical operations.

The Naval Special Warfare Group is headquartered at Sangley Point, Cavite City and has a complement of 450 officers and 3650 enlisted personnel. It has eight units located across the Philippines, from Naval Station San Vicente in the north to Naval Station Zamboanga in the south. Each unit is attached either to a task force or a naval force and has a complement that varies from 3 to 6 SEAL Teams, with each team consisting of an officer and seven enlisted men. All team members "…are trained tactical divers, parachutists and demolitionists and in the execution of Special Warfare Operations from the Sea, Air and Land.” To become a qualified Philippine Navy SEAL, officers and enlisted men must successfully complete the six-month Basic Naval Special Warfare/SEAL Course^[1].

United States influence

There are similarities between the Philippine Naval Special Warfare Group and the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command. Filipino NSWG operators are trained and operate in a manner similar to the U.S. Navy SEALs. The Filipino SEALs (actually called SWAGs) also wear a trident similar to their U.S. Navy counterparts.

The Filipino counterpart of the U.S. counterterrorist Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) is the Special Reaction Group (SRG), which operates under the direction of Naval Intelligence.^[2]

The NSWG frequently train with their American counterparts.^[3] ^[4]

References

External links

Official Website of the Philippine Navy

Categories: Special forces of the Philippines | Military units and formations established in 1956

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Contents

History and organization

United States influence

References

External links

Index Of Related Pages