The Special Action Force (SAF) is the elite unit of the Philippine National Police founded by Fidel V. Ramos, later the twelfth president of the Philippines. Formed on May 12, 1983, by the now-defunct Philippine Constabulary (PC) as the Philippine Constabulary Special Action Force [2] (PCSAF) as per PC General Orders 323. [3] .

The Mamasapano clash was a shootout that took place during a police operation by the Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on January 25, 2015, in Tukanalipao, Mamasapano, then-undivided Maguindanao (which is now Maguindanao del Sur).

2017年5月23日 · This battalion would become known as the Special Action Force (SAF), a unique police unit charged with many missions, including unconventional warfare. General Ramos began selecting...

2018年3月26日 · Do you want to know if you are qualified to become a SAF trooper? Please read on to know the requirements and the application process to join this elite unit of the Philippine National Police. What is the PNP-SAF? The Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) is the elite PNP unit tasked to conduct operations as a Rapid Deployment Force anywhere in the ...

For a short time, various human rights group in the Philippines and abroad have accused the SAF of police brutality and were convinced that the PNP really wanted to kill them at the start of the crisis. PNP officials have denied all charges. [20]

This document outlines the operations manual of the Philippine National Police Special Action Force (SAF). It discusses various SAF operations including counter-terrorism, commando operations, civil disturbance management, search and rescue operations, and support operations.

2024年8月9日 · The Special Action Force (SAF) is the elite counter-terrorist unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP). The SAF was established on May 12, 1983, under the former Philippine Constabulary (PC) per PC General Orders 323 .

Special Action Force (PNP-SAF): Serving as the top tier police tactical unit of the PNP, the Special Action Force was founded in 1983 and remained the elite specialized unit of the police when the Philippine Constabulary ceased to be a military branch and became the Philippine National Police in 1991.

2024年5月23日 · This presentation highlighted the SAF's critical role at the forefront of counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, hostage rescue, search and rescue, and other special police operations.

On 29 January 1991, the Philippine Constabulary merged with the Integrated National Police to form the Philippine National Police. The 4th Special Action Battalion (4SAB) is established. 3SAB was deployed in Basilan to go after notorious bandits and KFR groups.