Who We Are
U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet supports U.S. Southern Command’s joint and combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American region.
 
Mission & Vision

Mission  

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/ U.S. 4th Fleet employs maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations in order to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships that foster regional security in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility.

Vision 

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/ U.S. 4th Fleet is the maritime partner of choice for the Caribbean, Central and South America maritime forces leading to improved unity, security and stability.

Area of Responsibility
The U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility encompasses 31 countries and 16 dependencies and areas of special sovereignty. The region represents about one-sixth of the landmass of the world assigned to regional unified commands.

SOUTHCOM´s Area of Responsibility includes:
 
1. The land mass of Latin America south of Mexico
 
2. The waters adjacent to Central and South America
 
3. The Caribbean Sea