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*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownSpecial Operations Intelligence Course
25B (17-Mar-2025 to 25-Apr-2025)
Starts on 3/17/2025
Special Operations Intelligence Course
25B (17-Mar-2025 to 25-Apr-2025)
Starts on 3/17/2025
Enterprise Management Course
Class #51 (19-Mar-2025 to 16-May-2025)
Starts on 3/19/2025
Recent Publications
In Denied Areas: Lessons from the British Special Operations Executive and Jedburghs
The Northern Flank: The Arctic--Implications for SOF
Red Teaming: A Tool to Conduct Risk Assessment, Develop Critical Thinking, and Challenge SOF Strategic Planning Assumptions
Featured Publications
In Denied Areas: Lessons from the British Special Operations Executive and Jedburghs
Special Operations Forces Reference Manual, Fifth Edition
The Northern Flank: The Arctic--Implications for SOF
Red Teaming: A Tool to Conduct Risk Assessment, Develop Critical Thinking, and Challenge SOF Strategic Planning Assumptions
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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 shownSpecial Operations Intelligence Course
25B (17-Mar-2025 to 25-Apr-2025)
Starts on 3/17/2025
Special Operations Intelligence Course
25B (17-Mar-2025 to 25-Apr-2025)
Starts on 3/17/2025
Enterprise Management Course
Class #51 (19-Mar-2025 to 16-May-2025)
Starts on 3/19/2025
Recent Publications
In Denied Areas: Lessons from the British Special Operations Executive and Jedburghs
The Northern Flank: The Arctic--Implications for SOF
Red Teaming: A Tool to Conduct Risk Assessment, Develop Critical Thinking, and Challenge SOF Strategic Planning Assumptions
Featured Publications
In Denied Areas: Lessons from the British Special Operations Executive and Jedburghs
Special Operations Forces Reference Manual, Fifth Edition
The Northern Flank: The Arctic--Implications for SOF
Red Teaming: A Tool to Conduct Risk Assessment, Develop Critical Thinking, and Challenge SOF Strategic Planning Assumptions
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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.