Introduction to Special Operations Intelligence

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Intelligence/ Counterintelligence ISI SOC 3750 Open Nomination Only ACCET Accredited Unclassified

Description

This self-paced, online introductory course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of intelligence support to Special Operations Forces (SOF). It equips intelligence professionals with the knowledge necessary to support Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), Combined/Joint Special Operations Task Forces (CJSOTFs), and Special Operations Joint Task Forces (SOJTFs). The course covers U.S. national strategies, the strategic environment, the evolution of SOF intelligence, the Intelligence Community (IC), Interagency (IA) partnerships, and lessons learned from SOCOM J2 staff, component commands, and TSOCs. Additional topics include intelligence support to Irregular Warfare (IW) and operating in a multi-domain environment. The course is delivered asynchronously via the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) Blackboard Learning platform.

Audience

Intelligence officers (O1-O5), warrant officers (W1-W5), enlisted (E4-E9) and civilian employees in equivalent grades

Remarks

N/A

Materials

Students will gain access to the JSOU Blackboard ISI (SOS 3750) upon enrollment. During the course, students will use Blackboard for access to all course content and any interaction with students or faculty.

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 not yet been submitted for accreditation.

Schedule
Continuous (30 days to complete)
Location: Virtual
Comments: This course is open / continuous.
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