The mission of the 710th Special Operations Wing is to conduct contingency operations against hostile elements and civilian mass actions. Its functions include combat operations against enemy forces; coordination of air strikes; explosive ordnance operations; K-9 and handler training on explosives and bomb detection; civil disturbance control; and honor/ ceremonial functions of the Philippine Air Force.

Having proven its capability during times of crisis, this Villamor-based wing has been recently transferred to Clark Air Base to assist 600th Air Base Wing in its security requirements.