710th Special Operations Wing

710th Special Operations Wing
Official insignia of the 710th Special Operations Wing
ActiveJuly 2, 1991 - Present
Country Philippines
BranchPhilippine Air Force
TypeRapid deployment force
Special Forces
Sizeunknown
Part ofSpecial Operations Command (Philippines)
Garrison/HQColonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base
Nickname710 SPOW
MottosTrain hard, Fight to win
MascotsKnights Helm & Sword
AnniversariesJuly 2
EngagementsAnti-guerilla operations against the New People's Army and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front

Anti-terrorist operations against the Abu Sayyaf
Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines
Battle of Marawi
Commanders
Current
commander
BGen. Romell Allan P Genete, PAF
Notable
commanders
MGen Ruben L Carandang AFP
BGen Paulino P Porquez Jr AFP
BGen Ralph L Flores AFP
EOD Qualification Badge

The 710th Special Operations Wing (710th SPOW) is the rapid deployment force of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), which is divided into ten-man airborne attack teams as most of its members are airborne qualified. The unit works closely with the 15th Strike Wing.

The unit is based at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base