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.

25B (16-Dec-2024 to 31-Jan-2025)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Open. Distance Learning: 16 Dec 2024- 27 Jan 2025. Resident Learning: 27 Jan 2025-31 Jan 2025.
Enrollment Closed
25C (05-May-2025 to 13-Jun-2025)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Opens: 02 Apr 2025. Distance Learning: 05 May 2025-06 Jun 2025. Resident Learning: 09 Jun 2025-13 Jun 2025.
Enrollment Closed