Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Details
The Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) is a subunified command of the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). It is charged to study special operations requirements and techniques, ensure interoperability and equipment standardization, plan and conduct special operations exercises and training, and develop joint special operations tactics. JSOC is located at Pope Field (Fort Bragg), Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Unit Commanders:
MG Richard Schlotes (MG USA Retired) December 1980 – August 1984
MG Carl Stiner (GEN USA Retired) August 1984 – January 1987
MG Gary E. Luck (GEN USA Retired) January 1987 – December 1989
MG Wayne A. Downing (GEN USA Retired) December 1989 – August 1991
MG William F. Garrison (MG USA Retired) 1992 – July 1994
MG Peter J. Schoomaker (GEN USA Retired) July 1994 – August 1996
MG Michael Canavan (LTG USA Retired) 1 August 1996 – 1 August 1998
LTG Bryan D. Brown (GEN USA Retired) 1998 – 2000
LTG Dell L. Dailey (LTG USA Retired) 2001 – March 2003
LTG Stanley McChrystal (GEN USA Retired) September 2003 – June 2008
VADM William H. McRaven (ADM USN Retired) June 2008 – June 2011
LTG Joseph L. Votel (LTG USA) June - Present
JSOC was created in 1980 on the recommendation of Colonel Charlie A. Beckwith and the Holloway Commission following the failed Iran Hostage Rescue attempt (Operation EAGLE CLAW). JSOC was authorized a unit crest. JSOC personnel did not wear any unit identification on their uniforms. On 10 June 2002, Army personnel assigned to JSOC are authorized to wear U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI), distinctive unit insignia (DUI), beret flash, and parachute background trimming.
Send any corrections or additional information to SGM Mike R. Vining (USA Retired), email: sgmmvining@gmail.com. I served as JSOC Exercise Tier Coordinator from August 1992 to July 1993, JSOC Exercise SGM from August 1993 to May 1996, and JSOC J-3 Special Plans SGM from June 1996 to January 1999.