SOCCENT

SOCCENT, or U.S. Special Operations Command Central, is a subordinate unified command based in Tampa, Florida. As a component of the United States military, SOCCENT is responsible for planning and executing special operations within the US Central Command's area of responsibility. With a workforce of 1,045 employees, SOCCENT plays a crucial role in maintaining national security. The organization's primary function is to plan and conduct special operations, including peacetime training exercises and wartime missions, as directed by the US Central Command. SOCCENT also oversees the command and control of assigned and attached special operations forces (SOF) deployed within the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. SOCCENT distinguishes itself through its specialized focus on special operations within a specific geographic region. The command's expertise in planning and executing complex missions in challenging environments is essential to achieving national security objectives. For emergency management information, please visit: www.socom.mil/soccent/pages/emergency-management.aspx.