SOUTHCOM Leadership and Staff

Official photo of Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command.

Gen. Laura J. Richardson Commander, U.S. Southern Command

Official photo of Lt. Gen Andrew A. Croft, Military Deputy Commander of U.S. Southern Command.

Lt. Gen. Andrew A. Croft Military Deputy Commander, U.S. Southern Command

Official photo of Ambassador Jean E. Manes.

Amb. Jean E. Manes Civilian Deputy to the Commander, Foreign Policy Advisor

Official bio photo of Navy Rear Admiral Yvette M. Davids, Chief of Staff, U.S. Southern Command. (U.S. Navy photo)

Rear Adm. Yvette M. Davids Chief of Staff, U.S. Southern Command

Official bio photo of Maj. Gen. Rafael A. Ribas.

Maj. Gen. Rafael A. Ribas Deputy Commander for Mobilization & Reserve Affairs

Official photo of Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones, Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Southern Command.

Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones Command Senior Enlisted Leader

Directorates and Staff

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.

Air Force Col Pedro A. Cotto-Perez, J1 Director Director J1 Manpower & Personnel: Air Force Col. Pedro A. Cotto-Perez

Official photo of Rear Adm. Michael A. Brookes Director J2 Intelligence: Rear Adm. Michael A. Brookes

Director J3 Operations: Coast Guard Rear Adm. Andrew J. Tiongson

Marine Col Boyd A. Miller, Director J4 Director J4 Logistics: Marine Col. Boyd A. Miller

Photo of Brig. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Director J5 Strategy, Policy, and Plans: Brig. Gen. Calvert L. Worth

Bio Photo: Craig C. Smith Director J6 Communication Systems: Craig C. Smith

Mr. Kevin J. Bostick, Director Exercises and Coalition Affairs, J7/9 Director J7/9 Exercises and Coalition: Kevin J. Bostick

J-8 Director, Col Julian Stephens Director J8 Resources & Analysis (interim): Col. Julian Stephens

Elizabeth Gonzalez, Chief Congressional Affairs Chief: Elizabeth Gonzalez

Army Lt. Col. Johannie San Miguel, IG SOUTHCOM Inspector General: Army Col. Johannie San Miguel

Official bio photo of Capt. Megan Smith Staff Judge Advocate: Navy Capt. Megan Smith

Official biography photo of Army Col. Manny Ortiz Public Affairs Chief: Army Col. Manny Ortiz

Chaplain: Navy Capt. Rob McClellan

Navy Capt. Christine L.G. Sears Command Surgeon: Navy Capt. Christine L. G. Sears

COMMANDER'S PRIORITIES

Strengthen Partnerships

Counter Threats

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