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*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownCountering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
25D (14-Jul-2025 to 01-Aug-2025)
Starts on 7/14/2025
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
25D (14-Jul-2025 to 01-Aug-2025)
Starts on 7/14/2025
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
25H (14-Jul-2025 to 18-Jul-2025)
Starts on 7/14/2025
Recent Publications
Special Operations Research Topics 2026
Mission or Meaning? Rethinking the Identity Crisis in U.S. Army Special Forces
Foreseeing Inroads to Instability: JNIM’s Expansion in West Africa
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 shownCountering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
25D (14-Jul-2025 to 01-Aug-2025)
Starts on 7/14/2025
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
25D (14-Jul-2025 to 01-Aug-2025)
Starts on 7/14/2025
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
25H (14-Jul-2025 to 18-Jul-2025)
Starts on 7/14/2025
Recent Publications
Special Operations Research Topics 2026
Mission or Meaning? Rethinking the Identity Crisis in U.S. Army Special Forces
Foreseeing Inroads to Instability: JNIM’s Expansion in West Africa
Welcome Video
Dr. Paul "PB" Brister, the new President of Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), brings decades of experience in both Special Operations and strategic civilian roles to his leadership. With a deep commitment to the university's mission, Dr. Brister is focused on building upon JSOU’s legacy of excellence. He highlights JSOU’s commitment to leadership development, enlisted education, and SOF-peculiar courses that shape the next generation of warfighters. Looking ahead, JSOU aims to adapt to new challenges, including integrating big data, AI, and autonomous systems into its curriculum. Dr. Brister invites collaboration to continue advancing the mission of JSOU and SOCOM.