About JSOU
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJoint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Recent Publications
Special Operations Research Topics 2026
Mission or Meaning? Rethinking the Identity Crisis in U.S. Army Special Forces
Foreseeing Inroads to Instability: JNIM’s Expansion in West Africa
About JSOU
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJoint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Recent Publications
Special Operations Research Topics 2026
Mission or Meaning? Rethinking the Identity Crisis in U.S. Army Special Forces
Foreseeing Inroads to Instability: JNIM’s Expansion in West Africa
SOF Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Staff Course
Description
SOF CWMD Staff Course illustrates the complexity of SOCOM’s CWMD Coordination Mission and summarizes the roles of members assigned to subordinate elements and TSOC’s, enabling graduates to contribute as CWMD OPT members. The Course consists of 2 phases: A. Phase 1: Distance Learning - students will review CWMD Foundational topics and gain understanding of CWMD authorities and permissions across whole of government. B. Phase 2: In-residence - students will learn to apply system tools for CWMD planning and work through four practical exercises, developing courses of action to influence the adversary's pathways.
Audience
USSOCOM staff members, personnel assigned to TSOCs, Component staff members, SOF Enablers with CWMD focus, and Interagency Partners supporting the CWMD/Counter Proliferation mission.
Remarks
N/A
Materials
All required texts and materials are available to the student on either JSOU e-Campus or issued upon arrival in the classroom. Each student MUST have access to commercial internet and the course e-Campus site prior to and throughout the course.
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.