The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), a Direct Reporting Unit to USSOCOM, resides at Hurlburt Field, FL and is co-located with the U.S. Air Force Special Operations School (USAFSOS). With active duty, reserve, and civilian faculty members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, JSOU delivers unique SOF educational opportunities through in residence courses and integration of SOF curriculum with service Professional Military Education Schools.

OUR MISSION IS....to educate Special Operations Forces executive, senior, and intermediate leaders and selected other national and international security decision-makers, both military and civilian, through teaching, research, and outreach in the science and art of Joint Special Operations.

Please take the time to read our President's Welcome Message and our University History.

In addition to the Compentency Model Explanation, & the JSOU Strategic Plan, these new materials are now ready for review. Please click on the links below to access this valuable information. Thank you for your interest in JSOU and educating the Joint SOF Warrior!

--The Joint Special Operations University Future Concept reviews the commissioned study of current and future joint SOF education requirements. The report proposes an integrated and coordinated education network that provides for an exchange of knowledge and education with SOF components and their school houses, the Theater Special Operations Commands, Department of Defense Regional Centers, the Joint and Service PME Institutions, and selected civilian academic universities and colleges. JSOU's Future Concept brings together both the vision of joint SOF education and JSOU's lead in educating joint warrior diplomats.

--The Joint Special Operations University Factbook provides a summary of academic courses, educational programs and student demographics for academic year 2008. Our annual report reflects the major accomplishments in the area of Interagency Education, Irregular Warfare Education, International Education Engagement, and the Joint SOF Senior Enlisted Academy.

--The Joint Special Operations University Academic Handbook 20010-2011 - The Link to Joint SOF Knowledge, is a handbook that offers a summary of JSOU courses and links to other institutions that provide joint SOF related courses.

JSOU President, Dr Brian Maher, presents plaque and cash award to the 2009 JSOU-NDIA Essay Contest Winner, Major Joseph Long (student Naval Postgraduate School).

Mr. Charles Pinck, President of the OSS Society, presents a MG William J. Donovan statuette to JSOU President, Dr. Brian Maher, in recognition of JSOU's leadership for the "Irregular Warfare and OSS Model" symposium, November 2009.

  

2010 publications are available. Also, 2009 Essay Contest winners have been selected, and their works are available for download also!

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