Southern Military Command (Brazil)
| Southern Military Command | |
|---|---|
| Comando Militar do Sul | |
Emblem of the Southern Military Command | |
| Active | 1953 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Branch | Brazilian Army |
| Part of | Ministry of Defence |
| Garrison/HQ | Porto Alegre |
| Nickname | CMS |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | General Hertz Pires do Nascimento |
The Southern Military Command (Portuguese: Comando Militar do Sul or CMS) is one of eight Military Commands of the Brazilian Army. The Southern Military Command is responsible for the defence of the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná and Santa Catarina.