Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownSpecial Operations Chaplaincy Crisis Care and Counseling
Introduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course
Joint SOF Logistics Course
Recent Publications
Operating on the Margins: SOF in the Gray Zone
Back to the future: Designing the role of NATO Special Operations Forces in the 21st Century (Atlantica article)
Moral Injury: Implications for U.S. SOF and Ethical Resiliency
JSOU's Upcoming Events
Lunchtime Talk with Dr. Perlman: French Intelligence & US Foreign Policy
POTFF Orientation Course - June 2023
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownSpecial Operations Chaplaincy Crisis Care and Counseling
Introduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course
Joint SOF Logistics Course
Recent Publications
Operating on the Margins: SOF in the Gray Zone
Back to the future: Designing the role of NATO Special Operations Forces in the 21st Century (Atlantica article)
Moral Injury: Implications for U.S. SOF and Ethical Resiliency
JSOU's Upcoming Events
Lunchtime Talk with Dr. Perlman: French Intelligence & US Foreign Policy
POTFF Orientation Course - June 2023
Historical and Modern Approaches to Grey Zone Warfare (Pilot)
Description
This course provides information about grey zone activities of five belligerents, as spelled out in the 2022 National Defense Strategy, include: (a) China, (b) Russia, (c) Iran, (d) North Korea, and (3) violent extremist organizations. Students will receive a higher appreciation for the historical factors, cultural and religious beliefs, and ambitions of these actors. Broken up into five one-day increments, this module consists of Russia’s actions in the grey zone (particularly in Ukraine); Chinese aggression in the South China Sea and its periphery; Iranian activities to sponsor proxies worldwide; North Korea’s illicit activities and intimidation; and the persistent and expanding threat of violent extremist organizations as they cause destabilization in nations vulnerable to internal security threats. This information will serve later, as students learn about integrated deterrence, allies, and partnerships in countering these five threats. Students will complete readings, listen to podcasts, watch media, and participate in collaborative discussion boards in preparation for each class.
Audience
The primary target audience is USSOF personnel who are or will likely be assigned to Components and other joint operational staffs (particularly TSOCs) which develop, coordinate, and execute plans in support of Geographic and/or Functional Combatant Commander objectives. In addition, USSOCOM’s SOF Network of multinational and interagency partner personnel will be invited to attend to bring their unique perspectives on planning and execution within the JIIM-C contemporary security environment.
Materials
Various readings and videos.