A priority is placed on both military and civilian education. In addition to required service schools, unit members are afforded the opportunity to attend a variety of training that personally and professionally develops them.  

-Military schools include:

-Airborne School

-Jumpmaster School

- Air Assault

- Pathfinder

JCU values technical certifications for its service members. JCU will provide training though vendor boot camps, CBT Nugget video accounts, or book purchases. When the service member is ready to test, JCU will purchase the test voucher at no cost to the member. They can take the examination at JCU’s Pearson Vue test center. 

Certifications include but not limited to:

- Security Plus

- CCNA

- CCNP

- VmWare

- PMP

- CISSP

Formal Education – JCU has partnered with the Fayetteville Technical Community College and the University of Charleston, WV to award college credit for the training you receive during Special Operations School of Information Technology courses. 

Excellence isn’t optional—it’s our standard. At JCU, every team member is handpicked for their unparalleled skills and commitment to the mission. From meticulous admin specialists to expert motor pool mechanics, each individual is rigorously assessed for their fit within the unit. Together, we form a team of the highest caliber, ready to rise to any challenge.

Extensive budget—JCU is appropriately resourced to accomplish its assigned mission. You will have everything you need to get the job done, from the communications gear to each service member's end items.

Special pays and allowances—While assigned to JCU, you will receive additional pay based on your skill set and level of responsibility. You will earn $300-$400 per month in Special Duty Pay, $150 per month if you are Airborne and an annual allowance to purchase civilian clothing.

TAD/TDY duration—On average, you will deploy for up to 6 out of every 18 months. There may be additional TDY requirements that you must participate in, but most are scheduled well in advance to allow for leave and family planning.

Service component-specific controlled tour—Due to the training you receive while in JCU, we ask for an initial 4-year commitment to the organization. Most service members elect to serve that and more. If you are a Marine, you can serve for a total of 5 years. If you are Navy or Air Force, you are allowed two one-year extensions for a total of 6 years. If you are in the Army, you can submit for one-year extensions if you show upward progression and mobility.

Increased promotion rates—JCU regularly sees significantly higher promotion rates throughout the Senior NCO population than the conventional service force.