USSOUTHCOM J-2

The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) J-2 is the Directorate of Intelligence, responsible for providing timely and accurate intelligence to support military operations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Established as part of the command structure, the J-2 has played a critical role in countering transnational threats, such as narcotics trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime, since USSOUTHCOM’s reorganization in the late 1980s. Throughout its history, USSOUTHCOM J-2 has worked closely with interagency and international partners to enhance regional security and situational awareness. The directorate continues to leverage advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to inform decision-making and support U.S. strategic objectives in the region.