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
25C (21-Apr-2025 to 02-May-2025)
Starts on 4/21/2025
Joint Special Operations Public Affairs Course
25B (28-Apr-2025 to 02-May-2025)
Starts on 4/28/2025
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
25C (28-Apr-2025 to 02-May-2025)
Starts on 4/28/2025
Recent Publications
Developing a Special Operations Forces Multidimensional Ethics Scale
Reframing Homeland Defense: The Case for Restructuring an Outdated Security Construct
SEEC and You Will Find: The Need for a SOF Enterprise Education Catalog
Featured Publications
In Denied Areas: Lessons from the British Special Operations Executive and Jedburghs
SEEC and You Will Find: The Need for a SOF Enterprise Education Catalog
Reframing Homeland Defense: The Case for Restructuring an Outdated Security Construct
Developing a Special Operations Forces Multidimensional Ethics Scale
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 shownCountering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
25C (21-Apr-2025 to 02-May-2025)
Starts on 4/21/2025
Joint Special Operations Public Affairs Course
25B (28-Apr-2025 to 02-May-2025)
Starts on 4/28/2025
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
25C (28-Apr-2025 to 02-May-2025)
Starts on 4/28/2025
Recent Publications
Developing a Special Operations Forces Multidimensional Ethics Scale
Reframing Homeland Defense: The Case for Restructuring an Outdated Security Construct
SEEC and You Will Find: The Need for a SOF Enterprise Education Catalog
Featured Publications
In Denied Areas: Lessons from the British Special Operations Executive and Jedburghs
SEEC and You Will Find: The Need for a SOF Enterprise Education Catalog
Reframing Homeland Defense: The Case for Restructuring an Outdated Security Construct
Developing a Special Operations Forces Multidimensional Ethics Scale
Quick Links
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.