Introduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course

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Functional Support ISOAC SOC 3830 Nomination Only ACCET Accredited Unclassified

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

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
26A (15-Sep-2025 to 24-Oct-2025)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Open Distance Learning: 15 SEP 2025-10 Oct 2025. Resident Learning: 20 OCT 2025-24 Oct 2025.
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26B (09-Dec-2025 to 06-Feb-2026)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Closed Distance Learning: 09 Dec 2025-23 Jan 2026. Resident Learning: 02 Feb 2026-06 Feb 2026.
Enrollment Closed
26C (27-Apr-2026 to 05-Jun-2026)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Closed Distance Learning: 27 Apr 2026-22 May 2026. Resident Learning: 01 Jun 2026-05 Jun 2026.
Enrollment Closed