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
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
Featured Publications
Quick Links
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
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
Featured Publications
Quick Links
Guest Speakers
Learn moreJSOU Strategic Engagements office hosts a variety of
learning and professional development programs and projects on behalf of both the
JSOU President and USSOCOM Commander. We are continuously improving our ability
to explore critical topics and present our content in new ways to reach all members
of the SOF community. We continue to grow and adapt, and are working on new platforms
at this time. Check back frequently to see what is new here.
SOCOM Events
Learn moreEvents hosted by the US Special Operation Command (USSOCOM) Headquarters. These events range from single one-off presentations to full on recurring courses.
Education via Social Media
Learn moreWelcome to JSOU Snapshot, a series of learning videos made just for you -- busy special operations professionals -- to educate and inform on topics of interest to the SOF community. The objective of these short videos is to tach or clarify concepts that are important for you to know, in 5 minutes or so.