Joint Special Operations University

Vision

USSOCOM's "Think-Do Tank" - Center for Special Operations Thinking.

Mission

JSOU prepares SOF professionals to address strategic and operational challenges, arming them with the ability to think through problems with knowledge, insight, and foresight.

Sharpening the Edge of SOF's Advantage:

The Next-Generation SOF Professional

JSOU Welcomes Our New President


Recent Publications

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From Pirates to Power Plays: Geopolitical Strategies and Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea and Beyond
Authored by:
Christiane Thompson
Published on 3/18/2025
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The Gulf of Guinea: A Primer
Authored by:
Christiane Thompson
Published on 3/12/2025
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In Denied Areas: Lessons from the British Special Operations Executive and Jedburghs
Authored by:
Major Mark Thomas, Benjamin Jensen, PhD
Published on 3/5/2025
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Browse Our Courses

JSOU provides education to SOF and to the people who enable the SOF mission in a joint environment. In addition to the regular courses taught at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), JSOU routinely conducts both regular and tailored off-station activities for SOF units worldwide by means of remote on-site instruction, DL courses, and via video teleinstruction (VTI).

Special Events

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Learn Our History

In September 2000, under the leadership of then USSOCOM Commander, Army General Peter Schoomaker, JSOU was established as an institution of higher learning.

International Education

The Joint Special Operations University's (JSOU) international education curriculum directly supports the theater special operations commands' (TSOCs) theater campaign support plans.

Campus Orientation Video

Watch a short, but informative video regarding initial contact with JSOU facilities.

Factbook

To accomplish its mission, JSOU employs an extremely diverse workforce, all of whom are hired or assigned to a variety of staffing programs. Click here to learn more.

Student Handbook

An exhaustive resource for all JSOU students - full of FAQs, base information, expectations, and more.

FAQs

Check out our most common questions from the community.

Transcript Request

Request your JSOU transcripts.

Replacement Certificates

Need a replacement certificate? We've got you covered.

Call for Papers

The Academic Year 2025 Call for Special Operations Papers program is looking for submissions that align with topics included in the 2024 Special Operations Research Topics booklet.


Upcoming Courses

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Logistics Support to Sensitive Activities
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National Resistance Course
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USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
Starts in 2 days
Joint Special Operations Medical Orientation Course
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ET Test Course
Starts in 6 days
ET Test Course
Starts in 7 days
Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Starts in 9 days
Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Mobile
Starts in 9 days
SOF Sensitive Activities Foundations
Starts in 10 days
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (PILOT)
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Logistics Support to Sensitive Activities
Starts in 23 days
ET Test Course
Starts in 23 days

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