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*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJoint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Class #64 (30-Mar-2026 to 24-Nov-2026)
Starts on 3/30/2026
Joint Special Operations Public Affairs Course
26B (06-Apr-2026 to 10-Apr-2026)
Starts on 4/6/2026
Joint Special Operations Forces Pre-Command Course
26B (13-Apr-2026 to 01-May-2026)
Starts on 4/13/2026
Recent Publications
The Perils of Misconception: Why U.S. Strategy Misjudges the Nature of Proxy Resistance
Fading into the Background: From Risk Awareness to Technological Intuition
The Special Forces Identity Crisis and Rethinking All of Special Operations
Featured Publications
The Perils of Misconception: Why U.S. Strategy Misjudges the Nature of Proxy Resistance
Fading into the Background: From Risk Awareness to Technological Intuition
From Guns for Hire to Military Doctrine: Russia’s Institutionalization of Influence in Africa—Implications and Recommendations for U.S. Special Operations Forces
Resilience and Resistance: Interdisciplinary Lessons in Competition, Deterrence, and Irregular Warfare
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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 shownJoint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Class #64 (30-Mar-2026 to 24-Nov-2026)
Starts on 3/30/2026
Joint Special Operations Public Affairs Course
26B (06-Apr-2026 to 10-Apr-2026)
Starts on 4/6/2026
Joint Special Operations Forces Pre-Command Course
26B (13-Apr-2026 to 01-May-2026)
Starts on 4/13/2026
Recent Publications
The Perils of Misconception: Why U.S. Strategy Misjudges the Nature of Proxy Resistance
Fading into the Background: From Risk Awareness to Technological Intuition
The Special Forces Identity Crisis and Rethinking All of Special Operations
Featured Publications
The Perils of Misconception: Why U.S. Strategy Misjudges the Nature of Proxy Resistance
Fading into the Background: From Risk Awareness to Technological Intuition
From Guns for Hire to Military Doctrine: Russia’s Institutionalization of Influence in Africa—Implications and Recommendations for U.S. Special Operations Forces
Resilience and Resistance: Interdisciplinary Lessons in Competition, Deterrence, and Irregular Warfare
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 USSOCOM.