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.

Welcome to JSOU

Recent Publications

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2026 Special Operations Research Topics: Academic Year 2027 Addendum

Published: 5/29/2026

Echoes of Little Bighorn: Insights for SOF Success

By Christiane Thompson MA, MMAS, ALM; Janetta Harris, MA; Bernard Harris. Jr., PhD; Raymond Powell, PhD; and Michael Hay, PhD

Published: 4/14/2026

Leveraging Social Media Intelligence and Open-Source Intelligence for AI-Driven Predictive Analytics in Irregular Warfare

Troy C. Troublefield, PhD and Michael M. Lovera

Published: 4/6/2026

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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 Helpdesk

The official IT helpdesk for JSOU students. Your resource for tech support, How-to guides, and FAQs.

FAQs

Check out our most common questions from the community.

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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2026 Special Operations Research Topics: Academic Year 2027 Addendum

Echoes of Little Bighorn: Insights for SOF Success

Leveraging Social Media Intelligence and Open-Source Intelligence for AI-Driven Predictive Analytics in Irregular Warfare

Joint Special Operations Forces Pre-Command Course

Logistics Support to Sensitive Activities

National Resistance Course

2026 Special Operations Research Topics: Academic Year 2027 Addendum

Echoes of Little Bighorn: Insights for SOF Success

Leveraging Social Media Intelligence and Open-Source Intelligence for AI-Driven Predictive Analytics in Irregular Warfare

What is irregular warfare and what does it mean for SOF?

Is artificial intelligence really a threat to SOF?

What is nanotechnology, and how might it affect SOF in the coming years?

What do we mean by the “gray zone” and how do our competitors operate there?

Jim Collins - Good to Great Keynote

Fireside Chat with Mr. Jason Schenker: Economic Security

Fireside Chat with COL Croot: Increasing Green Beret Lethality, Part 2

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.

Recent Publications

2026 Special Operations Research Topics: Academic Year 2027 Addendum

Echoes of Little Bighorn: Insights for SOF Success

Leveraging Social Media Intelligence and Open-Source Intelligence for AI-Driven Predictive Analytics in Irregular Warfare