Naval Special Warfare Group
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| Naval Special Warfare Group | ||
|---|---|---|
| Active | November 5, 1956 - Present | |
| Country | Philippines | |
| Branch | Philippine Navy | |
| Type | Special Operations | |
| Garrison/HQ | Sangley Point, Cavite City | |
| Insignia | ||
| SWAG Patch | 
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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 anti-terrorist 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.
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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.
The NSWG frequently train with their American counterparts.
