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*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownCountering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
Cyberspace and Special Operations Forces
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Navigating the Transition: The Role of Purpose, Tribe, and Excitement for U.S. Special Operations Forces Veterans
SOF Effectiveness in Strategic Competition: Insights for West Africa and Beyond
Narrative Intelligence in Internet-Based Military Information Support Operations: A Cyberpsychology Perspective Under the Irregular Warfare Construct
About JSOU
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownCountering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
Cyberspace and Special Operations Forces
Recent Publications
Navigating the Transition: The Role of Purpose, Tribe, and Excitement for U.S. Special Operations Forces Veterans
SOF Effectiveness in Strategic Competition: Insights for West Africa and Beyond
Narrative Intelligence in Internet-Based Military Information Support Operations: A Cyberpsychology Perspective Under the Irregular Warfare Construct
Cyberspace and Special Operations Forces
Description
This resident, seminar-style course analyzes cyber policies and capabilities within the SOF enterprise and the greater Executive Branch agencies. Students examine the mechanics of cyber operations and SOF's role in the U.S. government's approach to cyber operations. Ultimately, students will question what SOF must do to expand its ability to operate in the cyberspace domain. The course is composed of 4 weeks of unclassified Distant Learning (self-paced, asynchronous) and 2 weeks classified Resident phase at JSOU.
Audience
Special operations community and interagency partners assigned to and/or in direct support of joint and coalition special operations. The primary student profile is enlisted (E7-E9), warrant (W2–W5), officers (O4-O5), or government employees (GG/GS12-15). All others are evaluated and accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Remarks
The course is conducted at the level Top Secret (TS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM)-level. Students must have a TS clearance and be indoctrinated into a SCI billet prior to course commencement. Specific ACCM indoctrination will occur upon arrival if the student is not already cleared for the required ACCM.
Materials
Students will utilize the unclassified Blackboard tool during the Distance Learning phase of the course. A login will be provided upon acceptance to the course. Students will utilize USSSOCOM SOCRATES (TS//SCI network) during the resident phase of the course. If a student does not have a SOCRATES account, a student account will be provided. Prior to execution of the resident phase, guidance for passing PKI certifications will also be provided.
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. This course has been reviewed and accredited.