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*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownIntroduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course
25B (23-Dec-2024 to 14-Feb-2025)
Starts on 12/23/2024
Introduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course
25B (30-Dec-2024 to 07-Feb-2025)
Starts on 12/30/2024
SOF Sensitive Activities Foundations
25B (01-Jan-2025 to 31-Jan-2025)
Starts on 1/1/2025
Recent Publications
There is an Identity Crisis in Special Forces: Who are the Green Berets Supposed to Be?
Gender, Law, and Security: The Unseen Foundation of Global Stability
Russia's Syria Policy: From the Soviet Union to the Russian Federation
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 shownIntroduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course
25B (23-Dec-2024 to 14-Feb-2025)
Starts on 12/23/2024
Introduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course
25B (30-Dec-2024 to 07-Feb-2025)
Starts on 12/30/2024
SOF Sensitive Activities Foundations
25B (01-Jan-2025 to 31-Jan-2025)
Starts on 1/1/2025
Recent Publications
There is an Identity Crisis in Special Forces: Who are the Green Berets Supposed to Be?
Gender, Law, and Security: The Unseen Foundation of Global Stability
Russia's Syria Policy: From the Soviet Union to the Russian Federation
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.