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Katherine M. Barton
The Congressional Affairs office provides valuable insight and advice to the commander. The office also provides knowledge to Congress about SOUTHCOM's missions, programs and activities.
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: Army Col. Gina Pistone
Director J2 Intelligence: Army Brig. Gen. Kristina J. Green
Director J3 Operations: Coast Guard Rear Adm. Brendan C. McPherson
Director J4 Logistics: Marine Col. Douglas R. Burke
Director J5 Strategy, Policy, and Plans: Air Force Maj. Gen. Julian C. Cheater
Director J6 Communication Systems: Army Col. Anne-Marie R. Wiersgalla
J7-9-Exercises-and-Coalition-Affairs-Directorate: VACANT
Director J8 Resources & Analysis: Dr. Carlos Braziel
Congressional Affairs Chief: Katherine M. Barton
SOUTHCOM Inspector General: Army Col. Eric W. Nylander
Staff Judge Advocate: Marine Corps Col. Paul F. Meagher
Public Affairs Chief: Army Col. Manny Ortiz
Chaplain: Navy Capt. Santiago Rodriguez
Command Surgeon: Air Force Col. Brian H. Neese