Directorates are the functional divisions within SOUTHCOM. Each directorate is charged to support or manage an aspect of the mission. Click on the links below to learn more about each directorate.
Director J1 Manpower & Personnel: Air Force Col. Pedro A. Cotto-Perez
Director J2 Intelligence: Army Brig. Gen. Timothy D. Brown
Director J3 Operations: Coast Guard Rear Adm. Andrew J. Tiongson
Director J4 Logistics: Marine Col. David S. Gibbs
Director J5 Strategy, Policy, and Plans: Brig. Gen. Rick A. Uribe
Director J6 Communication Systems: Col. James Turinetti
Director J7/9 Exercises and Coalition: COL Brig. Gen. Erik Rodriguez Aparicio
Director J8 Resources & Analysis: Mr. James Worm
Congressional Affairs Chief: Elizabeth Gonzalez
SOUTHCOM Inspector General: Army Col. Bryan P. Hernandez
Staff Judge Advocate: Coast Guard Capt. Bill Dwyer
Public Affairs Chief: Army Col. Amanda Azubuike
Chaplain: Navy Capt. Curtis Price
Command Surgeon: Air Force Col. Susan O. Moran