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HomeUSAG-M / Military-Family ServicesVisiting SOUTHCOM

# Visiting U.S. Southern Command Headquarters

## Access onto SOUTHCOM headquarters

Access onto the headquarters is restricted to authorized visitors and those with a military/retiree ID card or Common Access Card (CAC).

All visitors and non-employees must access the headquarters via the Visitors Entrance at Gate #2 (see map on right), which is located on 33rd St at the far West end of the headquarters. The East entrance is for employees only.

For more information, contact Emergency Services at 305-437-3483 | 305-437-2677 | 305-437-2346 or via E-mail at **usarmy.miami.usag.mbx.des-vcc@mail.mil**.

NOTE: Check-in procedures for first time visitors may take a few minutes to complete -- please allow additional time to access the headquarters. For authorized visitors, please confirm your sponsor has completed all pre-coordinated access steps prior to arrival to avoid additional delays.

### Gate Hours

                        -  Gate #1 (easternmost gate) operates 12-hours a day, Monday - Friday, opening at 6:00 AM and closing at 6:00 PM. It is closed on weekends, Federal holidays, Family days, and SOUTHCOM training holidays.  
                        -  Gate #2 (westernmost gate) operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week. 
                        -  Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours of operations are as follows: 

Monday – Wednesday and Friday – 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM 

Thursday’s 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM (administrative time 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

Holidays and Weekends Closed  

### Restrictions 

NO FIREARMS ALLOWED

Federal, State and local law enforcement personnel entering the installation on official duties are allowed to retain their weapons. Knives with blades longer than 3.5” inches are not permitted except as authorized by Command Group for display purposes. Knives longer than 3.5” inches that are not mounted in a display case are considered weapons.

Additional prohibited items include:
                        - Knives having a “switch blade” or automatic blade opener
                        - Brass knuckles, “knucks” or knuckers, blackjacks, slappers, saps, nunchucks and razors (except those intended for shaving)
                        - Pyrotechnics (e.g. fireworks) and explosive devices
                        - Alcoholic beverages (except those authorized by the Senior Commander or designated representative)

### Traffic Control

Persons operating motor vehicles on the compound will obey all posted traffic regulatory signs, and the directions of all security personnel performing traffic control duties. The maximum speed limit for motor vehicles on the compound is ten (10) miles per hour, unless otherwise marked. The maximum speed limit of vehicles passing military or civilian personnel running in formation is five (5) miles per hour. All vehicle occupants will wear seat belts.

**Parking**Vehicle parking is authorized only in marked parking spaces as indicated on the USSOUTHCOM parking plan.  Delivery vehicles will park as directed. Parked vehicles will be locked. Reserved spaces are identified by pavement markings or posted signs in accordance with the USSOUTHCOM parking plan.

## Military and family services provided at SOUTHCOM  

A variety of service member, family and retiree services for U.S. Southern Command are provided by the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami, including ID/CAC services, a child development center, a fitness center, family support services and relocation and housing support offices.  Service offices are located in the Installation Services Center located on the U.S. Southern Command Headquarters. Visit our Military and Family Services page or check out the Quick Links below to learn more about services and resources available at SOUTHCOM.

## Conference Center of the Americas

The Conference Center of the Americas (CCA) is a world-class facility located on the SOUTHCOM headquarters in Miami, Florida. The conference center offers first rate meeting and conference accommodations in a secure venue.  The main conference room covers 6,000 square-feet and can accommodate 230 guests. It is equipped with high quality 24 integrated video screens and personal audience response devices and speakers.

 

                        - QUICK LINKS: U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Services                            - Combined Phone Listing of U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Phone Numbers
                          - About the Installation
                          - About U.S. Army Garrison-Miami
                          - Family and MWR
                          - ID / DEERS Appointments
                          - Housing Services
                          - Fitness Center
                          - Army Community Services
                          - Child and Youth Services
                          - School Support Services
                          - Legal Services
                          - Passport and Visa
                          - Education Services
                          - Dept. of Army Photo Lab
                          - Suicide Prevention Resources
                          - Leisure Travel Services (LTS/ITT)
                          - Outdoor Recreation (ODR)
                        - QUICK LINKS: SOUTHCOM Military and Family Resources                            - Visiting SOUTHCOM (with directions)
                          - Army Health Clinic SOUTHCOM
                          - Logistics Readiness Center-Miami
                          - Hurricane Preparedness
                          - Chaplain
                          - Team SOUTHCOM - Total Engagement for All Members of U.S. Southern Command (FRG)
                        - GARRISON ORGANIZATION

## COMMANDER'S PRIORITIES

Strengthen Partnerships

Counter Threats

Build Our Team

## LATEST FROM SOUTHCOM

**RS24 enhances global space domain awareness with partner nations**

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**Peru, Brazil, US collaborate on TCCC training**

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**Peruvian, Ecuadorian, and U.S.C.G. train at RS24**

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**CENTAM Guardian 24 begins Phase II**

### Stay Connected

## QUICK LINKS

Defense.gov | Contact Us | SOUTHCOM FAQ | DVIDS | USA.Gov | Available Jobs within DoD | Privacy and Security | DoD Privacy Program | Links Disclaimer | DoD Inspector General | SOUTHCOM Inspector General | DoD Section 508 | Join the Military | DoD Web Policies | No FEAR Act  | DoD Resources |  DoD FOIA | SOUTHCOM FOIA | Plain Writing Act

## **SOUTHCOM COMPONENTS**

12th Air Force / Air Forces Southern

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U.S. Army South

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U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

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U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command /U.S. 4th Fleet

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Special Operations Command South

 

## **SOUTHCOM TASK FORCES**

Joint Task Force-Bravo

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Joint Task Force-Guantanamo

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Joint Interagency Task Force South

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## DIRECT REPORTING UNITS

                          -  Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation 
                          -  Naval Small Craft Instruction & Technical Training School 
                          -  Inter American Air Forces Academy 

## **SOUTHCOM ACCESS**

### PORTALS & COLLABORATIVE SITES:

                            - Webmail - CAC Access
                            - Microsoft Office Home - CAC Access
                            - Telework Access for SOUTHCOM Personnel
                            - NIPR/Internal Portals
                            - APAN (All Partners Access Network)

### SITES OF INTEREST:

                          - Theater Clearance Info
                          - Army Health Clinic SOUTHCOM
                          - Conference Center of the Americas  

### EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EO) OFFICE:

305-437-0261

### EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) OFFICE:

305-437-1826

 

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