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Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJoint SOF Logistics Course
SOF Chaplain Spiritual and Moral Resiliency
Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Recent Publications
Moral Injury: Implications for U.S. SOF and Ethical Resiliency
SOF Quills for the Porcupine: Applying Lessons from Ukraine to Taiwan
Disruptive Technology in SOF-Peculiar Environments: Promises and Challenges in Development, Management, and Acquisition and Procurement
Recently Ended
ThinkJSOU with Dr. Daniel Moore: "Offensive Cyber Operations: Understanding Intangible Warfare"
Lunchtime Talk with Nick Reynolds, Author of Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence
ThinkJSOU with Dr. Rory Cormac: How To Stage A Coup And Ten Other Lessons from the World of Secret Statecraft
Historical and Modern Approaches to Grey Zone Warfare (Pilot)
Description
This course provides information about grey zone activities of five belligerents, as spelled out in the 2022 National Defense Strategy, include: (a) China, (b) Russia, (c) Iran, (d) North Korea, and (3) violent extremist organizations. Students will receive a higher appreciation for the historical factors, cultural and religious beliefs, and ambitions of these actors. Broken up into five one-day increments, this module consists of Russia’s actions in the grey zone (particularly in Ukraine); Chinese aggression in the South China Sea and its periphery; Iranian activities to sponsor proxies worldwide; North Korea’s illicit activities and intimidation; and the persistent and expanding threat of violent extremist organizations as they cause destabilization in nations vulnerable to internal security threats. This information will serve later, as students learn about integrated deterrence, allies, and partnerships in countering these five threats. Students will complete readings, listen to podcasts, watch media, and participate in collaborative discussion boards in preparation for each class.
Audience
The primary target audience is USSOF personnel who are or will likely be assigned to Components and other joint operational staffs (particularly TSOCs) which develop, coordinate, and execute plans in support of Geographic and/or Functional Combatant Commander objectives. In addition, USSOCOM’s SOF Network of multinational and interagency partner personnel will be invited to attend to bring their unique perspectives on planning and execution within the JIIM-C contemporary security environment.
Materials
Various readings and videos.