The Philippine Air Force (PAF) carried out a sweeping overhaul on its organizational structure as the armed service adjusts its focus on emerging external aggression and fast-tracking modernization amid more sophisticated threats.
In a statement, the PAF disclosed that the simultaneous reorganization, redesignation, activation, and transfer of several key units in a ceremony at Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base was implemented on July 11.
“The event marks a significant step in aligning the Air Force’s structure with the demands of modern defense and regional security,” it said.
During the ceremony, Air Force Adjutant Col. Susan T. Rodolfo read the official orders detailing the changes.
Among the key actions was the reorganization of the Office of the Air Force Inspector General, the 580th Aircraft Control and Warning Wing, and the 300th Air Intelligence and Security Wing.
The 960th Air and Missile Defense Group was elevated to the 960th Air and Missile Defense Wing, reinforcing the PAF’s air and missile defense capabilities.
Several units were also redesignated to reflect expanded roles.
The Air Force Systems Engineering Office became the Air Force Systems Engineering and Modernization Office, while the PAF Aviation Leadership and Excellence Nexus was renamed the PAF Leadership Development Center.
The Air Education, Training, and Doctrine Command was redesignated as the Air Education and Training Command.
The 950th Cyberspace and Electronic Warfare Wing was formally regularized, underscoring the PAF’s growing focus on digital and cyber operations.
Command and control of several units were also realigned. The 570th Air Base Group was placed under the Air Installation and Base Development Command.
Station hospitals and dental dispensaries at Camp General Ricarte and Camp Lapu-Lapu were reassigned to their respective air base groups.
The PAF further reactivated and established several new units, including the PAF International Military Affairs Office, the PAF Reserve Training Center, the 6th Tactical Fighter Squadron under the 5th Fighter Wing, the Tactical Operations Squadron Pag-asa under Tactical Operations Wing West, and the 775th CBRNE Squadron under the 770th Special Operations Combat Support Group.
