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Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownSOF Sensitive Activities Foundations
25C (01-Feb-2025 to 02-Mar-2025)
Starts on 2/1/2025
Combined Joint Force Special Operations Component Commanders Course
25A (03-Feb-2025 to 07-Feb-2025)
Starts on 2/3/2025
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
25B (03-Feb-2025 to 14-Feb-2025)
Starts on 2/3/2025
Recent Publications
Navigating the Transition: The Role of Purpose, Tribe, and Excitement for U.S. Special Operations Forces Veterans
SOF Effectiveness in Strategic Competition: Insights for West Africa and Beyond
Narrative Intelligence in Internet-Based Military Information Support Operations: A Cyberpsychology Perspective Under the Irregular Warfare Construct
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 shownSOF Sensitive Activities Foundations
25C (01-Feb-2025 to 02-Mar-2025)
Starts on 2/1/2025
Combined Joint Force Special Operations Component Commanders Course
25A (03-Feb-2025 to 07-Feb-2025)
Starts on 2/3/2025
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
25B (03-Feb-2025 to 14-Feb-2025)
Starts on 2/3/2025
Recent Publications
Navigating the Transition: The Role of Purpose, Tribe, and Excitement for U.S. Special Operations Forces Veterans
SOF Effectiveness in Strategic Competition: Insights for West Africa and Beyond
Narrative Intelligence in Internet-Based Military Information Support Operations: A Cyberpsychology Perspective Under the Irregular Warfare Construct
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.