Introduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course

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Functional Support ISOAC SOC 3830 Nomination Only ACCET Accredited Unclassified

Description

***NOTE: STUDENTS MUST BE NOMINATED BY SOF AT&L*** This course has two components, Distance and Residence Learning. Students complete pre residence distance learning requirements over a period of four weeks then complete 36 hours resident course over a five-days. This course focuses on the Special Operations (SO)-unique Program Agile Acquisition Cycle with emphasis on: special operations (SO) acquisition principles; SO acquisition process, methods, events, and products; and developing an acquisition strategy. Students receive foundational knowledge about USSOCOM Directive & Policy 70-1 and culminate their learning experience by presenting an Acquisition Strategy Brief to a Milestone Decision Authority.

Audience

All newly assigned special operations forces (SOF) Acquisition Technology & Logistics employees (military, government, or contractors); acquisition professionals supporting SO acquisition from external Department of Defense (DoD) agencies; and acquisition enablers throughout the Special Operations Enterprise.

Remarks

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE unless: 1) you were NOMINATED AND 2) received a welcome email from the Course Director. Otherwise, your registration request will be rejected.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Special Operations Forces - Distance Learning

Materials

Students must have internet access, commercial computer/laptop/device to access pre-requisite and distance learning course materials. All other course materials will be provided as necessary for the in-residence portion.

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.

Schedule
27A (24-Dec-2026 to 29-Jan-2027)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Opens: 25 Oct 2026. Resident Start Date: 25 Jan 2027.
Enrollment Closed
27B (25-Mar-2027 to 30-Apr-2027)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Opens: 24 Jan 2027. Resident Start Date: 26 Apr 2027.
Enrollment Closed
27C (20-May-2027 to 25-Jun-2027)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Opens: 21 Mar 2027. Resident Start Date: 21 Jun 2027.
Enrollment Closed