Special Operations Religious Support Team Orientation

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Functional Support RSTO SOC 3628 Open Nomination Only ACCET Accredited Unclassified

Description

Religious Support Team Orientation Course (RSTO), L2 (Direct Support to HQ USSOCOM). Each RSTO iteration is conducted for 25-45 students on the JSOU Campus. It is primarily designed for SOF Chaplains & SOF RST enlisted, POTFF team members, as well as military officers, warrant officers, noncommissioned officers, and U.S. government civilian/contractor employees, serving the SOF community or in direct support of chaplains/chaplain assistants and religious programs. It provides an overview of SOF religious support (RS) programs and issues in each SOF components and commands, as well as SOF-specific supportive care and counseling skills education. The curriculum also covers best practices, unique funding issues and role on the interdisciplinary team, and the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) team.

Audience

Primarily for, but not limited to, military officers, warrant officers, noncommissioned officers, and U.S. government civilian/contractor employees, serving the SOF community or in direct support of chaplains/chaplain assistants and religious programs. International military and civilians whose job requires knowledge of SOF religious programs may be accepted.This course is available to international partners. Prospective international students must contact the security cooperation training element at the U.S. Embassy in his/her country to initiate course attendance. Provide the following MASL Number: D126083

Remarks

Resident Course.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Special Operations Forces - Distance Learning

Materials

Provided day of class.

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.

Schedule
26A (24-Oct-2025 to 31-Oct-2025)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Opens: 24 Sept 25. Distance Learning: 24 Oct 25-27 Oct 25 Resident Learning: 27 Oct 25- 31 Oct 25
Enrollment Closed
26B (01-May-2026 to 08-May-2026)
Location: JSOU Bldg
Comments: Enrollment Opens: 01 Apr 26 Distance Learning: 01 May 26-04 May 26 Resident Learning: 04 May 26-08 May 26
Enrollment Closed