Congressional Affairs

Chief of Congressional Affairs

Elizabeth Gonzalez

Congressional Affairs Contact Info: 305-437-1020

Mission

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.

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

photo pending Director J6 Communication Systems: Craig C. Smith

Colombian Brig. Gen.Erik Rodriguez Aparicio Director J7/9 Exercises and Coalition: COL Brig. Gen. Erik Rodriguez Aparicio

J-8 Director, Mr. James Worm Director J8 Resources & Analysis: Mr. James Worm

Elizabeth Gonzalez, Chief Congressional Affairs Chief: Elizabeth Gonzalez

Army Col. Bryan P. Hernandez, IG SOUTHCOM Inspector General: Army Col. Bryan P. Hernandez

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

photo pending Public Affairs Chief: Army Col. Manny Ortiz

Chaplain: Navy Capt. Curtis Price

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

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