This includes but is not limited to demolition, hostage rescue, harassment, force protection and maritime tactical operations.

[3] Patterned after the US Navy Underwater Demolition Teams and the Italian Decima Flottiglia MAS with modifications for Philippine conditions, from its founding the UOT was charged with conducting underwater operations in waterways, beach areas and harbors in support of Philippine naval operations.

These operations included underwater explosive disposal, mine countermeasures, salvage and search and rescue.

[6] On 7 July 2020, the unit became the Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) when it was separated from the Philippine Fleet.

[7] On June 19, 2024, a NAVSOCOM commando lost his thumb during fights with Chinese Coast Guard officers after their ships conducted an interception operation at the Second Thomas Shoal.

Furthermore, they must swim 14.6 nautical miles from Roxas Boulevard in Manila to Sangley Point, Cavite City without any rest.

[5] Candidates have to carry out demanding physical team events with their boat crews without any sleep at all for an entire week.