Army Security Cooperation Group–South
| Army Security Cooperation Group – South | |
|---|---|
US Army South shoulder sleeve insignia, worn by ASCG-S soldiers | |
| Founded | 2017—2025 1st SFAB 2026—present ASCG-S |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Military education and training |
| Role | Jungle Warfare Experts and Trainers |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S. |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Keith Benedict |
| Command Sgt. Maj. | Command Sgt. Maj. Pedro Chavez |
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| Distinctive unit insignia | |
| Former beret flash | |
| Former shoulder sleeve insignia 2017-2026 | |
The Army Security Cooperation Group–South (ASCG-S) is the U.S. Army unit that oversees all security cooperation efforts in South and Central America as well as Joint Security Cooperation Group - Panama and Jungle Operations Training Center - Panama. The ASCG-S was stood out January 27, 2026 on Kelley Hill, Fort Benning, Georgia. It is under the command of Colonel Keith Benedict and Command Sergeant Major Pedro Chavez.
Previously, the unit was the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade (1st SFAB), a security force assistance brigade of the United States Army. It was based at Kelley Hill in Fort Benning, Georgia. On February 8, 2018, the 1st SFAB held its official activation ceremony at the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning.