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Joint Special Operations Forces Pre-Command Course

26B (13-Apr-2026 to 01-May-2026)

Starts on 4/13/2026

Special Operations Intelligence Course

26B (13-Apr-2026 to 24-Apr-2026)

Starts on 4/13/2026

Special Operations Forces-Security Cooperation

26A (20-Apr-2026 to 24-Apr-2026)

Starts on 4/20/2026

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

Authored by:

Troy C. Troublefield, PhD and Michael M. Lovera

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The Perils of Misconception: Why U.S. Strategy Misjudges the Nature of Proxy Resistance

Authored by:

Maj. Michael Larkins

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Fading into the Background: From Risk Awareness to Technological Intuition

Authored by:

Anna M. Gielas, PhD

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Featured Publications

Leveraging Social Media Intelligence and Open-Source Intelligence for AI-Driven Predictive Analytics in Irregular Warfare The Perils of Misconception: Why U.S. Strategy Misjudges the Nature of Proxy Resistance Fading into the Background: From Risk Awareness to Technological Intuition From Guns for Hire to Military Doctrine: Russia’s Institutionalization of Influence in Africa—Implications and Recommendations for U.S. Special Operations Forces Resilience and Resistance: Interdisciplinary Lessons in Competition, Deterrence, and Irregular Warfare

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

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

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

started 365 days ago, ends on 12/12/2028

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Jim Collins - Good to Great Keynote

ended 312 days ago

Fireside Chat with Mr. Jason Schenker: Economic Security

ended 374 days ago

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

ended 388 days ago

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JSOU

About JSOU

Enlisted Academy Learn our history The SOF Advantage Campus & facilities ACCET accreditation Tampa Life

Popular Resources

Browse course offerings International Education Student Handbook Replacement Certificate Request Give Feedback Research Library

Upcoming Courses

*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shown

Joint Special Operations Forces Pre-Command Course

26B (13-Apr-2026 to 01-May-2026)

Starts on 4/13/2026

Special Operations Intelligence Course

26B (13-Apr-2026 to 24-Apr-2026)

Starts on 4/13/2026

Special Operations Forces-Security Cooperation

26A (20-Apr-2026 to 24-Apr-2026)

Starts on 4/20/2026

View All

Recent Publications

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

Authored by:

Troy C. Troublefield, PhD and Michael M. Lovera

Learn More

The Perils of Misconception: Why U.S. Strategy Misjudges the Nature of Proxy Resistance

Authored by:

Maj. Michael Larkins

Learn More

Fading into the Background: From Risk Awareness to Technological Intuition

Authored by:

Anna M. Gielas, PhD

Learn More

Featured Publications

Leveraging Social Media Intelligence and Open-Source Intelligence for AI-Driven Predictive Analytics in Irregular Warfare The Perils of Misconception: Why U.S. Strategy Misjudges the Nature of Proxy Resistance Fading into the Background: From Risk Awareness to Technological Intuition From Guns for Hire to Military Doctrine: Russia’s Institutionalization of Influence in Africa—Implications and Recommendations for U.S. Special Operations Forces Resilience and Resistance: Interdisciplinary Lessons in Competition, Deterrence, and Irregular Warfare

Quick Links

Press home page Browse all publications Publish with Us

Popular Topics

CT/CN Global SOF Network IW/UW Terrorism Strategy

JSOU Event Types

Guest Speakers SOCOM Events Education via Social Media

Go to events main page

JSOU's Upcoming Events

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?

Events Happening Now

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

started 365 days ago, ends on 12/12/2028

View All

Recently Ended

Jim Collins - Good to Great Keynote

ended 312 days ago

Fireside Chat with Mr. Jason Schenker: Economic Security

ended 374 days ago

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

ended 388 days ago

View Archive

Newest Non-Resident Fellows View all

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Non-Resident Fellows Home View Current Non-Resident Fellows Apply for Non-Resident Fellowship

SOF Sensitive Activities in the Contemporary Security Environment

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Sensitive Activities SACSE SOS 5740 Open Nomination Only Top Secret/SCI

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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. This course has been reviewed and accredited.