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About JSOU
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownData Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
SOF Sensitive Activities Foundations
Special Operations Chaplaincy Crisis Care and Counseling
Recent Publications
Foreseeing Inroads to Instability: JNIM’s Expansion in West Africa
Fertile Ground for Extremism: JNIM's Territorial Expansion from Mali into Burkina Faso Through a PMESII-PT Lens
Tip of the Spear, Edge of the Mind: Neurotechnology’s Roles in the Future of Special Operations
Introduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course
Description
***NOTE: Students should be nominated by SOF AT&L before registering for this course. 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
N/A
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.