Publishing with the JSOU Press

Thank you for your interest in the JSOU Press, the publishing arm of USSOCOM. The JSOU Press accepts submissions related to special operations topics, and we prioritize papers related to current USSOCOM priorities. Note that submissions will undergo double-blind peer review following preliminary acceptance. 

JSOU also holds an annual Call for Special Operations Papers with specific topics, but regular JSOU Press submissions are accepted year-round. 

Please review the following before submitting:

The 2026 Special Operations Research Topics: Academic Year 2027 Addendum for current USSOCOM priority topics, your manuscript for SOF applicability before submitting, and the guidance below to prepare your paper for submission.

Please CLICK HERE to complete the online form and remember to email your Word document to press@jsou.edu. 

Note: If you are submitting for AY27 Call for Special Operations Papers, please use THIS FORM. 

JSOU Press Submission Process 

Please review the information provided below for details, requirements, guidelines, and standards for JSOU Press publications. To view in a new page, 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.