About JSOU
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownIntroduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course
Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Mobile
Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Mobile
Recent Publications
Russia's Syria Policy: From the Soviet Union to the Russian Federation
China and Russia in West Africa: A Tale of Two Powers and Their Quest for Dominance
Unveiling Pervasive Patterns of Violence in West Africa
About JSOU
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownIntroduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course
Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Mobile
Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Mobile
Recent Publications
Russia's Syria Policy: From the Soviet Union to the Russian Federation
China and Russia in West Africa: A Tale of Two Powers and Their Quest for Dominance
Unveiling Pervasive Patterns of Violence in West Africa
Introduction to Special Operations Forces - Distance Learning
Description
*Note: Students MUST provide BOTH a personal email address AND either their .gov or .mil email address in order to be registered for the course. This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of U.S. SOF. This includes the organization, functions, capabilities, limitations, and employment of each USSOCOM Service component and subordinate unified commands as well as key concepts and terms. *It takes 1-2 duty days for access*
Audience
The course is designed for anyone desiring a foundational understanding of U.S. special operations forces as well as those who have been identified to serve on a joint special operations staff, staff members at USSOCOM, its subordinate commands, and theater special operations commands. The course is suitable for individuals with an enabling or partner relationship to special operations commands or others requiring a fundamental understanding of special operations.This course is available to international partners. Prospective international students must contact the security cooperation training element at the U.S. Embassy in his/her country to initiate course attendance. Provide the following MASL Number: D126075
Remarks
N/A
Materials
Web links and downloadable forms will be provided to all necessary texts and materials.
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.