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*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJoint Sensitive Activities Managers Course
27A (26-Oct-2026 to 06-Nov-2026)
Starts on 10/26/2026
Joint SOF Logistics Course
27A (01-Nov-2026 to 04-Dec-2026)
Starts on 11/1/2026
Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Virtual
27B (01-Nov-2026 to 30-Nov-2026)
Starts on 11/1/2026
Recent Publications
Nigeria’s Hidden War: The Jihadist Campaign Behind the “Farmer-Herder” Label—Implications for U.S. Special Operations Command and the Education-Security Nexus in Plateau and Benue States
Echoes in the Void: Finding Universal Patterns in the Utility of SOF Across Epochs
Small and Unthreatening: The Case for Increased Cyber Operations
Featured Publications
Nigeria’s Hidden War: The Jihadist Campaign Behind the “Farmer-Herder” Label—Implications for U.S. Special Operations Command and the Education-Security Nexus in Plateau and Benue States
Small and Unthreatening: The Case for Increased Cyber Operations
Fighting Without Fighting: Wu Wei and Strategic Conduct in Special Operations
2026 Special Operations Research Topics: Academic Year 2027 Addendum
Echoes of Little Bighorn: Insights for SOF Success
From Guns for Hire to Military Doctrine: Russia’s Institutionalization of Influence in Africa—Implications and Recommendations 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 shownJoint Sensitive Activities Managers Course
27A (26-Oct-2026 to 06-Nov-2026)
Starts on 10/26/2026
Joint SOF Logistics Course
27A (01-Nov-2026 to 04-Dec-2026)
Starts on 11/1/2026
Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Virtual
27B (01-Nov-2026 to 30-Nov-2026)
Starts on 11/1/2026
Recent Publications
Nigeria’s Hidden War: The Jihadist Campaign Behind the “Farmer-Herder” Label—Implications for U.S. Special Operations Command and the Education-Security Nexus in Plateau and Benue States
Echoes in the Void: Finding Universal Patterns in the Utility of SOF Across Epochs
Small and Unthreatening: The Case for Increased Cyber Operations
Featured Publications
Nigeria’s Hidden War: The Jihadist Campaign Behind the “Farmer-Herder” Label—Implications for U.S. Special Operations Command and the Education-Security Nexus in Plateau and Benue States
Small and Unthreatening: The Case for Increased Cyber Operations
Fighting Without Fighting: Wu Wei and Strategic Conduct in Special Operations
2026 Special Operations Research Topics: Academic Year 2027 Addendum
Echoes of Little Bighorn: Insights for SOF Success
From Guns for Hire to Military Doctrine: Russia’s Institutionalization of Influence in Africa—Implications and Recommendations for U.S. Special Operations Forces
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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.