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*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJSOU Educational Technology Workshop
26B (26-Jan-2026 to 30-Jan-2026)
Starts on 1/26/2026
National Resistance Course
26B (26-Jan-2026 to 30-Jan-2026)
Starts on 1/26/2026
Combined Joint Force Special Operations Component Commanders Course
26A (02-Feb-2026 to 06-Feb-2026)
Starts on 2/2/2026
Recent Publications
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader: Applying the R.E.A.D. Technique in Military Leadership
Artificial Intelligence and Military Information Support Operations in Strategic Competition
Golden Dome: A Special Operations Forces Overview
Featured Publications
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader: Applying the R.E.A.D. Technique in Military Leadership
Artificial Intelligence and Military Information Support Operations in Strategic Competition
Golden Dome: A Special Operations Forces Overview
Cognitive Warfare to Dominate and Redefine Adversary Realities: Implications for U.S. Special Operations Forces
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About JSOU
Enlisted Academy
Learn our history
The SOF Advantage
Campus & facilities
ACCET accreditation
Tampa Life
Popular Resources
Browse course offerings
International Education
Student Handbook
Replacement Certificate Request
Give Feedback
Research Library
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJSOU Educational Technology Workshop
26B (26-Jan-2026 to 30-Jan-2026)
Starts on 1/26/2026
National Resistance Course
26B (26-Jan-2026 to 30-Jan-2026)
Starts on 1/26/2026
Combined Joint Force Special Operations Component Commanders Course
26A (02-Feb-2026 to 06-Feb-2026)
Starts on 2/2/2026
Recent Publications
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader: Applying the R.E.A.D. Technique in Military Leadership
Artificial Intelligence and Military Information Support Operations in Strategic Competition
Golden Dome: A Special Operations Forces Overview
Featured Publications
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader: Applying the R.E.A.D. Technique in Military Leadership
Artificial Intelligence and Military Information Support Operations in Strategic Competition
Golden Dome: A Special Operations Forces Overview
Cognitive Warfare to Dominate and Redefine Adversary Realities: Implications for U.S. Special Operations Forces
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Dr. Paul "PB" Brister, the new President of Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), brings decades of experience in both special operations and strategic civilian roles to his leadership. With a deep commitment to the university's mission, Dr. Brister is focused on building upon JSOU’s legacy of excellence. He highlights JSOU’s commitment to leadership development, enlisted education, and SOF-peculiar courses that shape the next generation of warfighters. Looking ahead, JSOU aims to adapt to new challenges, including integrating big data, AI, and autonomous systems into its curriculum. Dr. Brister invites collaboration to continue advancing the mission of JSOU and USSOCOM.