Joint Special Operations Public Affairs Course

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Functional Support JSOPAC SOC 3623 Open Nomination Only ACCET Accredited Unclassified

Description

This in-resident course is composed of five-days of face-to-face instruction at JSOU (40 hours). This course provides an overview of SOF-specific public affairs issues. The curriculum covers component and command-level best practices. Students will examine SOF media guidelines, outreach programs, and joint planning with emphasis on subordinate unit public affairs operations.

Audience

Primarily for, but not limited to, military officers, warrant officers, noncommissioned officers, and U.S. government civilian/contractor employees that are working as public affairs staff members assigned to SOF units.

Remarks

N/A

Prerequisites

Introduction to Special Operations Forces - Distance Learning

Materials

All materials will be provided in class.

Accreditation

JSOU is currently an accredited educational institution accredited through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) - a national accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education.

Schedule
27A (07-Dec-2026 to 11-Dec-2026)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Opens: 08 Oct 2026. Enrollment Closes: 04 Dec 2026.
Enrollment Closed
27B (24-May-2027 to 28-May-2027)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Opens: 25 Mar 2027. Enrollment Closes: 21 May 2027.
Enrollment Closed