// CU · U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
NAVY BASES IN CUBA
One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in Cuba, operating under U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
HOST NATION CONTEXT
- Country
- Cuba (CU)
- Combatant Command
- U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
Each base page below includes its specific Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) framework, command sponsorship requirements, and host-nation entry guidance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many U.S. Navy bases are in Cuba?
One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in Cuba: Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.
What is the SOFA framework for U.S. forces in Cuba?
Operated under the 1903 Cuban–American Treaty (Guantánamo Bay Lease) and the 1934 Treaty of Relations between the United States and Cuba. The lease grants the United States complete jurisdiction and control over the leased area while Cuba retains ultimate sovereignty. The lease can only be terminated by mutual consent. See each base's host-nation context for installation-specific arrangements.
What combatant command covers Cuba?
Cuba falls under U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). The naval component for this region — U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet — coordinates U.S. naval operations in this area.
Can U.S. tourists visit U.S. Navy bases in Cuba?
Access to U.S. Navy installations in Cuba is restricted to authorized DoD personnel, dependents, contractors, and pre-approved sponsored visitors. Civilian visitors must coordinate base entry through their host-nation sponsor in advance and meet all host-nation entry requirements.
