Paul Francis Gorman (born 25 August 1927) is a retired United States Army general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Southern Command (USCINCSO) from 1983 to 1985.

Gorman began his military service as an enlisted sailor in the United States Navy.

He was appointed to the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1950.

[1] Gorman retired with his wife Ruth to their farm, Cardinal Point, in Afton, Virginia and began raising cattle and wine grapes.

Gorman is also an assistant professor for Research in the Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia's Health Sciences Center, dealing with issues about information technology and health care.