Army Security Cooperation Group–South

Army Security Cooperation Group – South
US Army South shoulder sleeve insignia, worn by ASCG-S soldiers
Founded2017—2025 1st SFAB
2026—present ASCG-S
Country United States of America
Branch United States Army
TypeMilitary education and training
RoleJungle Warfare Experts and Trainers
Garrison/HQFort Benning, Georgia, U.S.
Commanders
Current
commander
Col. Keith Benedict
Command Sgt. Maj.Command Sgt. Maj. Pedro Chavez
Insignia
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.