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SOUTHCOM Command Video

  • U.S. Southern Command
  • April 16, 2020 | 3:44

Provides an overview of U.S. Southern Command's mission. U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), located in Doral, Fla., is one of 11 unified Combatant Commands (COCOMs) in the Department of Defense. SOUTHCOM is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation in its assigned Area of Responsibility which includes: Central America,
South America; and the Caribbean (except U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions). Video by Raymond Sarracino.

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