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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 305-437-2175 / 305-437-2190.

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 AM and closing at 6 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.

Restrictions

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 fifteen (15) miles per hour. 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.



 
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