Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) - Official Home Page Joint Special Operations University Advancing the SOF Warrior Mind Mission JSOU provides relevant joint special operations peculiar (SO-P) education programs that strengthen the SOF enterprise's impact on the joint force and the Nation. Welcome to JSOU Recent Publications View all Echoes of Little Bighorn: Insights for SOF Success 4/14/2026 Leveraging Social Media Intelligence and Open-Source Intelligence for AI-Driven Predictive Analytics in Irregular Warfare Troy C. Troublefield, PhD and Michael M. Lovera 4/6/2026 The Perils of Misconception: Why U.S. Strategy Misjudges the Nature of Proxy Resistance Maj. Michael Larkins 3/20/2026 Explore JSOU Browse Our Courses JSOU provides education to SOF and to the people who enable the SOF mission in a joint environment. Learn Our History In September 2000, under the leadership of then USSOCOM Commander, Army General Peter Schoomaker, JSOU was established. International Education JSOU's international education curriculum directly supports the theater special operations commands' theater campaign support plans. Campus Orientation Video Watch a short informative video regarding initial contact with JSOU facilities. Factbook JSOU employs an extremely diverse workforce. Click here to learn more. Student Handbook An exhaustive resource for all JSOU students — full of FAQs, base information, expectations, and more. Student Helpdesk The official IT helpdesk for JSOU students. Your resource for tech support, How-to guides, and FAQs. FAQs Check out our most common questions from the community. Transcript Request Request your JSOU transcripts. Replacement Certificates Need a replacement certificate? We've got you covered. Call for Papers The Academic Year 2026 Call for Special Operations Papers program is looking for submissions. Upcoming Classes View all April 2026 27 Apr Introduction to Special Operations Acquisition Course Starts 4/27/2026 May 2026 01 May Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Starts 5/1/2026 04 May Special Operations Chaplaincy Crisis Care and Counseling Starts 5/4/2026 04 May Cyberspace and Special Operations Forces Starts 5/4/2026 04 May Special Operations Religious Support Team Orientation Starts 5/4/2026 11 May USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations Starts 5/11/2026 18 May Joint SOF Logistics Course Starts 5/18/2026 27 May JSOU Instructor Development and Curriculum Creation Workshop Starts 5/27/2026 27 May Enterprise Management Course Starts 5/27/2026 27 May Joint Fundamentals Course Starts 5/27/2026 June 2026 01 Jun Special Operations Planning Course Starts 6/1/2026 01 Jun Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course Starts 6/1/2026 08 Jun USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations Starts 6/8/2026 08 Jun Logistics Support to Sensitive Activities Starts 6/8/2026 08 Jun Joint Special Operations Forces Pre-Command Course Starts 6/8/2026 08 Jun National Resistance Course Starts 6/8/2026 22 Jun Theater Special Operations Command Staff Preparation Course-Mobile Starts 6/22/2026 Student Helpdesk Need technical assistance? Click below to enter the Student Helpdesk Portal Enter Helpdesk Portal