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*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJoint Fundamentals Course
Class #56 (15-Oct-2025 to 12-Dec-2025)
Starts on 10/15/2025
Enterprise Management Course
Class #54 (15-Oct-2025 to 12-Dec-2025)
Starts on 10/15/2025
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
26A (20-Oct-2025 to 24-Oct-2025)
Starts on 10/20/2025
Recent Publications
Cognitive Warfare to Dominate and Redefine Adversary Realities: Implications for U.S. Special Operations Forces
Advancing the SOF Warrior Mind: Essays from the Academic Year 2025 JSOU Call for Special Operations Papers
Leveraging Contingent Capital as a Non-Traditional Discipline of Economic Warfare
Featured Publications
Cognitive Warfare to Dominate and Redefine Adversary Realities: Implications for U.S. Special Operations Forces
Advancing the SOF Warrior Mind: Essays from the Academic Year 2025 JSOU Call for Special Operations Papers
Leveraging Contingent Capital as a Non-Traditional Discipline of Economic Warfare
Resilience and Resistance: Interdisciplinary Lessons in Competition, Deterrence, and Irregular Warfare
Special Operations Research Topics 2026
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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 shownJoint Fundamentals Course
Class #56 (15-Oct-2025 to 12-Dec-2025)
Starts on 10/15/2025
Enterprise Management Course
Class #54 (15-Oct-2025 to 12-Dec-2025)
Starts on 10/15/2025
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
26A (20-Oct-2025 to 24-Oct-2025)
Starts on 10/20/2025
Recent Publications
Cognitive Warfare to Dominate and Redefine Adversary Realities: Implications for U.S. Special Operations Forces
Advancing the SOF Warrior Mind: Essays from the Academic Year 2025 JSOU Call for Special Operations Papers
Leveraging Contingent Capital as a Non-Traditional Discipline of Economic Warfare
Featured Publications
Cognitive Warfare to Dominate and Redefine Adversary Realities: Implications for U.S. Special Operations Forces
Advancing the SOF Warrior Mind: Essays from the Academic Year 2025 JSOU Call for Special Operations Papers
Leveraging Contingent Capital as a Non-Traditional Discipline of Economic Warfare
Resilience and Resistance: Interdisciplinary Lessons in Competition, Deterrence, and Irregular Warfare
Special Operations Research Topics 2026
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Welcome Video
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.