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*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownFaculty Development Course
27A (05-Oct-2026 to 13-Oct-2026)
Starts on 10/5/2026
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
27A (06-Oct-2026 to 07-Oct-2026)
Starts on 10/6/2026
JSOU Newcomer Orientation (JNOC)
27A (06-Oct-2026 to 08-Oct-2026)
Starts on 10/6/2026
Recent Publications
Echoes in the Void: Finding Universal Patterns in the Utility of SOF Across Epochs
Small and Unthreatening: The Case for Increased Cyber Operations
The Economic Reconstitution Architect: Redefining Military Governance in the Agrarian Gray Zone
Featured Publications
Small and Unthreatening: The Case for Increased Cyber Operations
The Warrior vs. The Algorithm: How Technological Adoption May Fracture the SOF Culture
Fighting Without Fighting: Wu Wei and Strategic Conduct in Special Operations
2026 Special Operations Research Topics: Academic Year 2027 Addendum
Echoes of Little Bighorn: Insights for SOF Success
From Guns for Hire to Military Doctrine: Russia’s Institutionalization of Influence in Africa—Implications and Recommendations for U.S. Special Operations Forces
Quick Links
About JSOU
Enlisted Academy
Learn our history
The SOF Advantage
Campus & facilities
ACCET accreditation
Tampa Life
Popular Resources
Browse course offerings
International Education
Student Handbook
Replacement Certificate Request
Give Feedback
Research Library
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownFaculty Development Course
27A (05-Oct-2026 to 13-Oct-2026)
Starts on 10/5/2026
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
27A (06-Oct-2026 to 07-Oct-2026)
Starts on 10/6/2026
JSOU Newcomer Orientation (JNOC)
27A (06-Oct-2026 to 08-Oct-2026)
Starts on 10/6/2026
Recent Publications
Echoes in the Void: Finding Universal Patterns in the Utility of SOF Across Epochs
Small and Unthreatening: The Case for Increased Cyber Operations
The Economic Reconstitution Architect: Redefining Military Governance in the Agrarian Gray Zone
Featured Publications
Small and Unthreatening: The Case for Increased Cyber Operations
The Warrior vs. The Algorithm: How Technological Adoption May Fracture the SOF Culture
Fighting Without Fighting: Wu Wei and Strategic Conduct in Special Operations
2026 Special Operations Research Topics: Academic Year 2027 Addendum
Echoes of Little Bighorn: Insights for SOF Success
From Guns for Hire to Military Doctrine: Russia’s Institutionalization of Influence in Africa—Implications and Recommendations for U.S. Special Operations Forces
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About this event
6 September 2023 iteration of the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Orientation Course.
The POTFF Orientation Course is a 1-day online class that informs participants on the history of Special Operations Command, the 5 domains (Cognitive, Physical, Psychological, Social & Family, and Spiritual), and policies specific to POTFF. The course is intended to be interactive as participants actively engage in discussion.
After this course, participants will have a greater understanding of how POTFF efforts directly serve operators.
Please note that registration closes COB September 1st.