The Land Operational Command deploys military patrols in Mallorca to reinforce territorial protection and surveillance

•  For two days, the Balearic Tactical Subgroup conducted patrols across the island to enhance environmental awareness and strengthen relations with the local population

The Land Operational Command headquartered in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, directed and coordinated the deployment of the Balearic Tactical Subgroup (TSG) in several locations across the island of Mallorca, with the mission of carrying out Presence, Surveillance and Deterrence Operations. Within this framework, military teams conducted reconnaissance and protection patrols aimed at improving situational awareness of the environment, while also reinforcing cooperation with civil authorities and the local population.

The Balearic Tactical Subgroup is commanded by Captain Cristian Alfaro, Head of the Command and Support Company of the Filipinas Battalion. He explained that the mission of this deployment was to “prepare soldiers to conduct these operations during daylight hours in the south-eastern area of the island of Mallorca, particularly in the municipalities of Campos, Santanyí and Felanitx. Additionally, during the deployment, contact was established with members of the State Security Forces and Corps in order to inform them of our presence and the purpose of our military patrols.”

According to the captain, these planned marches, which range in length from 15 to 17 kilometres, ensure a military presence in areas of national sovereignty and strengthen the cohesion and comradeship of the troops.

Presence, Surveillance and Deterrence Operations under operational control of the Operations Command

Presence, Surveillance and Deterrence Operations constitute an effective tool for maintaining surveillance over areas of national sovereignty, enabling the early detection of threats and facilitating an immediate and viable response to a potential crisis.

The Land Operational Command under the command of Lieutenant General Julio Salom Herrera, is the Armed Forces body responsible for the planning, execution and monitoring of these operations, which are conducted under the operational control of the Operations Command.

The Operations Command, reporting to the Defence Staff, is responsible for planning and directing permanent operations within National Territory designed to provide Presence, maintain Surveillance and generate Deterrence across the land, maritime, air, space and cyberspace domains.

To accomplish these objectives, the Operations Command has the following subordinate operational commands: Land Operational Command, Maritime Operational Command, Air Operational Command, Space Operational Command and  Cyberspace Operational Command.