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Joint Special Operations University Academic Year 2026 Call for Special Operations Papers Volume 1: The Tactical Edge and Strategic Horizon
Testing SOF Truths in the Age of SI
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About JSOU
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownHow Headquarters, USSOCOM Runs
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
JSOU Instructional Seminar
Recent Publications
Joint Special Operations University Academic Year 2026 Call for Special Operations Papers Volume 1: The Tactical Edge and Strategic Horizon
Testing SOF Truths in the Age of SI
Nigeria’s Hidden War: The Jihadist Campaign Behind the “Farmer-Herder” Label—Implications for U.S. Special Operations Command and the Education-Security Nexus in Plateau and Benue States
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Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Virtual
Description
The Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course–Virtual is an unclassified, foundational course that prepares newly assigned and supporting personnel to contribute effectively within a theater-level joint special operations headquarters. Across four modules, learners examine how the TSOC operates within the USSOCOM enterprise and geographic combatant command, integrates SOF capabilities within the theater operating environment, applies foundational theater-planning processes, and coordinates with joint, interagency, multinational, and partner stakeholders. The course establishes a shared baseline for participation in TSOC staff processes and for follow-on functional, role-specific, and advanced education. This Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Virtual (TSPC-V) is a 16-hour unclassified distance learning event taught online. Students will follow instructions in the TSPC-V Welcome Introduction upon enrollment. Method of Instruction: Online asynchronous distance learning (DL) course.
Audience
Priority of enrollment is given to Military and civilian personnel assigned or providing support to a TSOC, to include SOF Enablers, NG-SODs, and Reservists who require a foundational understanding of the TSOC at the Operational Level. Additionally, TSOC counterparts on the COCOM functional staff. Finally, personnel that expect to be assigned to a JSOTF/SOJTF and require a Joint SOF understanding. Recommended ranks are E5-E9, O3-O6, and GS/civilian contractors supporting the TSOC.
Remarks
Please note: The Introduction to Special Operations Forces course is a prerequisite for this course.
Materials
This is an online course, all material will be available on the Learning Management System upon enrollment.
Accreditation
This course is currently not accredited.