Joint Special Operations University

Our mission is clear: lethality, readiness, and dominating every environment. To stay ahead of global threats, we must understand the geopolitics that shape our world. Check out this two-part series by JSOU Professor Christiane Thompson on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). In Part 1, Thompson covers the region's struggles and how SOF is strengthening its defenses. In Part 2, dive into the geopolitical strategies impacting maritime security, from counter-piracy efforts to global power dynamics. Read: https://lnkd.in/gsAZAjP7 #SOF #WarfighterReadiness #MaritimeSecurity #Geopolitics #JSOU #Leadership #GlobalSecurity #GulfOfGuinea

Warfighter preparedness isn’t just about physical endurance or tactical skill—it demands total resilience, including the spiritual and moral strength to endure the demands of SOF operations. Recently, SOCOM Chaplains engaged in a cutting-edge virtual reality suicide prevention program, currently being piloted at the JSOU Religious Team Orientation. SOF chaplains play a critical role in ensuring our operators stay mentally sharp and mission ready. #WarfighterReadiness #SOFStrong #ResilienceIsLethality #SpiritualFitness #MissionSuccess #JSOU #USSOCOM #SuicidePrevention #CombatEffectiveness

In case you missed it, COL Ed Croot—seasoned Green Beret and military strategist—unpacks his groundbreaking research on the evolving identity of Green Berets and its impact on maintaining Special Forces lethality. ✅ The shifting role of Green Berets from the GWOT to Great Power Competition ✅ Cultural and structural challenges affecting SOF adaptability ✅ Critical solutions to ensure the force remains agile, effective, and lethal 🎯 This conversation is essential for understanding what it takes to maintain an elite fighting force. See parts one and two: https://lnkd.in/euJHPTRX #ICYMI #GreenBerets #SOFStrong #MilitaryExcellence #FiresideChat #JSOU #WarfighterReadiness

Mastering narrative intelligence isn’t just about information—it’s about winning influence, shaping perceptions, and maintaining operational dominance. Success requires understanding local narratives, respecting cultural power structures, and adapting messages to evolving situations. This capability directly supports warfighter preparedness, mission agility, and lethality in irregular warfare. This JSOU Snapshot, Narrative Intelligence in Internet-Based MISO, breaks down: ✅ How narrative intelligence enhances MISO to shape the information environment ✅ The role of SOF in crafting narratives that resonate culturally and psychologically ✅ Techniques for tracking, analyzing, and countering enemy narratives in real time ✅ How emerging technologies like AI and machine learning will sharpen narrative analysis Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eUNHeGVh #WarfighterEthos #NarrativeIntelligence #SOFStrong #MISO #IrregularWarfare #CyberOperations #PsychologicalOperations #JSOU #StrategicInfluence #MissionDominance #InformationWarfare #Lethality

Victory isn’t just won on the battlefield—it’s secured through economic strength. In this Fireside Chat, Mr. Jason Schenker, President of Prestige Economics and 2024 Non-Resident Fellow at JSOU, explores how Economic Security underpins National Security and enhances our warfighting edge. ✅ Economic Security as a pillar of National Security ✅ Power and Self-Sufficiency: The twin engines of deterrence ✅ Lessons from the Cold War shaping modern irregular warfare ✅ Mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities to protect critical infrastructure ✅ Implications for SOF, asymmetric warfare, and future conflicts #WarfighterReadiness #SOFStrong #EconomicDeterrence #NationalSecurity #StrategicCompetition #JSOU #FiresideChat #SupplyChainResilience #DefenseInnovation #ColdWarII #Lethality #OperationalExcellence https://lnkd.in/ePDAk35J

Stealth, Precision, and Lethality in Denied Areas Lethality isn’t just about firepower—it’s about operating unseen, striking with precision, and surviving in hostile territory. The Jedburgh teams mastered this in WWII, infiltrating Nazi-occupied France to disrupt and destroy enemy operations. The new JSOU Press occasional paper, In Denied Areas, explores how their tactics remain essential to SOF operating in contested environments today. Master the art of unseen warfare. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eyzf9USq? #SOFLethality #UnseenWarfare #StrikeWithoutWarning #ModernBattlefield

Lethality isn’t just about firepower—it’s about outthinking the enemy before the fight begins. The latest JSOU Quick Look explores how Red Teaming strengthens SOF critical thinking, risk assessment, and strategic adaptability. By stress-testing assumptions and integrating diverse perspectives, SOF can develop more resilient, adaptive, and lethal strategies for the modern battlefield. Warfighters who think smarter, win faster. #WarfighterReadiness #LethalityThroughThinking #SOFExcellence #TrainToDominate

How does SOF maintain its lethal advantage in a rapidly evolving battlespace? 43 experts submitted to the JSOU Call for Papers to weigh in. Their insights could shape the next evolution of SOF doctrine. Stay tuned for the winning papers next month! #LethalForce #MilitaryExcellence

SOF Warriors are forged in hardship, tested in chaos, and proven in combat. The JSOFSEA Class 57 embody this ethos—honed, disciplined, and ready to lead the next fight. Their mission continues, and so does ours. Stay sharp. Stay lethal. #WarriorEthos #CombatReady #Leadership #SOFStrong #MilitaryExcellence #StaySharp #StayLethal #JSOFSEA #MissionContinues #ProvenInCombat #DisciplinedWarriors #NextFight #MilitaryPride

Watch this #JSOUSnapshot to understand how China’s Communist Party views influence as a battlefield—going beyond traditional warfare. A well-trained #SOF warrior must know how the adversary fights and be ready to counter misinformation, propaganda, and deception while deterring America’s enemies. 🔗 Watch now to sharpen your awareness: https://lnkd.in/eE5vTqqv #WarriorReadiness #KnowYourEnemy #InformationWarfare