About JSOU
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*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJoint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Recent Publications
Special Operations Research Topics 2026
Mission or Meaning? Rethinking the Identity Crisis in U.S. Army Special Forces
Foreseeing Inroads to Instability: JNIM’s Expansion in West Africa
About JSOU
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJoint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Recent Publications
Special Operations Research Topics 2026
Mission or Meaning? Rethinking the Identity Crisis in U.S. Army Special Forces
Foreseeing Inroads to Instability: JNIM’s Expansion in West Africa
Intelligence and Technology (Pilot)
Description
The Intelligence and Technology Course is designed to familiarize intelligence and SOF personnel with macro levels trends in technology, their potential impacts to the field of intelligence, and the challenges and opportunities for U.S. intelligence and special operations communities in adapting to those changes. It also examines the concept of a revolution in military affairs and posits whether the current changes amount to a revolution in intelligence affairs. Key factors in institutional adaptability are addressed and case studies of failures and successes will be considered.
Audience
· Primary – Special operations community and interagency partners assigned to and/or in direct support of joint and coalition special operations. More specifically, enlisted (E6-E9), officers (02-05), warrant (W1–W3), and government personnel (up to GG/GS 14) assigned to SOF operational elements, TSOCs, or title X force generation headquarters. All others are evaluated and accepted on a case-by-case basis · Secondary – Military and civilian officers from Interagency partners
Remarks
N/A
Materials
The Course Manager will provide readings and other assignments in class and on the course e-Campus page available upon student's enrollment in Blackboard.
Accreditation
JSOU is currently an accredited educational institution accredited through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) - a national accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education. This course has not yet been submitted for accreditation.