Joint Special Operations University

Advancing the SOF Warrior Mind
Mission

JSOU provides relevant joint special operations peculiar (SO-P) education programs that strengthen the SOF enterprise's impact on the joint force and the Nation.

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Recent Publications

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Echoes in the Void: Finding Universal Patterns in the Utility of SOF Across Epochs
Lt. Col. Paul de Jager
Published: 9/17/2026
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Small and Unthreatening: The Case for Increased Cyber Operations
Tom Johansmeyer, PhD
Published: 8/17/2026
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The Economic Reconstitution Architect: Redefining Military Governance in the Agrarian Gray Zone
Maj. Ali Ayoub, PhD
Published: 7/20/2026

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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.
Learn Our History

In September 2000, under the leadership of then USSOCOM Commander, Army General Peter Schoomaker, JSOU was established.
International Education

JSOU's international education curriculum directly supports the theater special operations commands' theater campaign support plans.
Campus Orientation Video

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

JSOU employs an extremely diverse workforce. Click here to learn more.
Student Handbook

An exhaustive resource for all JSOU students — full of FAQs, base information, expectations, and more.
Student Help Desk

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FAQs

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Transcript Request

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Replacement Certificates

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Call for Papers

The Academic Year 2026 Call for Special Operations Papers program is looking for submissions.

Upcoming Classes

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September 2026
28 Sep
Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Starts 9/28/2026
October 2026
01 Oct
Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Virtual
Starts 10/1/2026
05 Oct
Faculty Development Course
Starts 10/5/2026
06 Oct
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
Starts 10/6/2026
14 Oct
Enterprise Management Course
Starts 10/14/2026
14 Oct
Joint Fundamentals Course
Starts 10/14/2026
19 Oct
Special Operations Religious Support Team Foundations
Starts 10/19/2026
19 Oct
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Starts 10/19/2026
19 Oct
ISOF Teams Test
Starts 10/19/2026
20 Oct
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
Starts 10/20/2026
26 Oct
Joint Sensitive Activities Managers Course
Starts 10/26/2026
November 2026
01 Nov
Joint SOF Logistics Course
Starts 11/1/2026
02 Nov
SOF Resource Management Course
Starts 11/2/2026
02 Nov
Joint Sensitive Activity Legal Training
Starts 11/2/2026
16 Nov
How Headquarters, USSOCOM Runs
Starts 11/16/2026
17 Nov
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
Starts 11/17/2026
30 Nov
Special Operations Intelligence Course
Starts 11/30/2026

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