Joint Special Operations University

Advancing the SOF Warrior Mind
Mission

JSOU provides relevant joint special operations peculiar (SO-P) education programs that strengthen the SOF enterprise's impact on the joint force and the Nation.

Welcome to JSOU

Recent Publications

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The Perils of Misconception: Why U.S. Strategy Misjudges the Nature of Proxy Resistance
Maj. Michael Larkins
3/20/2026
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Fading into the Background: From Risk Awareness to Technological Intuition
Anna M. Gielas, PhD
3/3/2026
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The Special Forces Identity Crisis and Rethinking All of Special Operations
Retired Lt. Col. Greg Banner
2/9/2026

Explore JSOU

Browse Our Courses

JSOU provides education to SOF and to the people who enable the SOF mission in a joint environment.
Learn Our History

In September 2000, under the leadership of then USSOCOM Commander, Army General Peter Schoomaker, JSOU was established.
International Education

JSOU's international education curriculum directly supports the theater special operations commands' theater campaign support plans.
Campus Orientation Video

Watch a short informative video regarding initial contact with JSOU facilities.
Factbook

JSOU employs an extremely diverse workforce. Click here to learn more.
Student Handbook

An exhaustive resource for all JSOU students — full of FAQs, base information, expectations, and more.
Student Helpdesk

The official IT helpdesk for JSOU students. Your resource for tech support, How-to guides, and FAQs.
FAQs

Check out our most common questions from the community.
Transcript Request

Request your JSOU transcripts.
Replacement Certificates

Need a replacement certificate? We've got you covered.
Call for Papers

The Academic Year 2026 Call for Special Operations Papers program is looking for submissions.

Upcoming Classes

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March 2026
30 Mar
Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Starts 3/30/2026
April 2026
01 Apr
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Starts 4/1/2026
06 Apr
Joint Special Operations Public Affairs Course
Starts 4/6/2026
13 Apr
Special Operations Intelligence Course
Starts 4/13/2026
13 Apr
Joint Special Operations Forces Pre-Command Course
Starts 4/13/2026
20 Apr
Special Operations Forces-Security Cooperation
Starts 4/20/2026
27 Apr
Introduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course
Starts 4/27/2026
May 2026
01 May
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Starts 5/1/2026
04 May
Special Operations Chaplaincy Crisis Care and Counseling
Starts 5/4/2026
04 May
Cyberspace and Special Operations Forces
Starts 5/4/2026
04 May
Special Operations Religious Support Team Orientation
Starts 5/4/2026
11 May
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
Starts 5/11/2026
11 May
Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Mobile
Starts 5/11/2026
18 May
Joint SOF Logistics Course
Starts 5/18/2026
27 May
JSOU Instructor Development and Curriculum Creation Workshop
Starts 5/27/2026
27 May
Enterprise Management Course
Starts 5/27/2026
27 May
Joint Fundamentals Course
Starts 5/27/2026

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