The JSOU Press only accepts submissions related to special operations topics, and we prioritize papers related to current USSOCOM priorities. 

Please review the 2026 Special Operations Research Topics: Academic Year 2027 Addendum or AY27 Call for Special Operations Papers and review your manuscript for SOF applicability before submitting. 

Please review the guidance below to prepare your paper for submission.

Ready to submit? Complete the JSOU Press Publication Manuscript Form and email your Word document to press@jsou.edu. 

Questions? Email press@jsou.edu.

Thank you for your interest in publishing with the JSOU Press.

Before submitting, please review the information provided below for details, requirements, guidelines, and standards for JSOU Press publications.

To see our guidelines as a webpage, click here.

JSOU Press Sample Paper: A descriptive and illustrative sample paper with Chicago Manual of Style 18 style and reference guidelines.

JSOU Press Author Submission and Publication Process Guidelines: Information about submission requirements and what to expect from the JSOU Press publication process.

2.   JSOU Press Product Definitions, Purposes, and Parameters: Information about the different types of publications produced by the JSOU Press.

3.   JSOU Press Peer Review Process: Information about how the JSOU Press peer review process works.

4.   JSOU Press Manuscript Submission Format Guidance: Details about how to prepare your manuscript prior to submission.

For more information, please email press@jsou.edu.