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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. Jeff E. Elliott
Director J2 Intelligence: Army Maj. Gen. Dustin A. Shultz
Director J3 Operations: Coast Guard Rear Adm. Adm. Thomas Allan
Director J4 Logistics: Marine Col. Douglas R. Burke
Director J5 Strategy, Policy, and Plans: Marine Brig. Gen. Julie L. Nethercot
Director J6 Communication Systems: Army Col. Craig C. Smith
Director J7/9 Exercises and Coalition: Kevin J. Bostick
Director J8 Resources & Analysis: Dr. Adam Winkleman
Congressional Affairs Chief: Elizabeth Gonzalez
SOUTHCOM Inspector General: Army Col. Eric W. Nylander
Staff Judge Advocate: Navy Capt. Elysia Ng-baumhackl
Public Affairs Chief: Army Col. Manny Ortiz
Chaplain: Navy Capt. Rob McClellan
Command Surgeon: Army Col. Gerald W. Surrett