Joint Interagency Task Force South
Armed ForcesFlorida, United States201-500 Employees
Joint Interagency Task Force South is a government defense-focused unit based in Key West, Florida. It operates as a joint interagency entity that detects and monitors illicit trafficking in air and maritime domains to enable international and interagency interdiction and apprehension. By coordinating across multiple agencies, it supports cross-border efforts to disrupt trafficking networks and provide coordinated response options for interdiction operations. Its work serves interagency and international partners involved in security and law enforcement within the armed forces context. Recent coverage notes leadership changes at U.S. Southern Command in 2025, the regional authority that encompasses its area of operations.