US Army Special Warfare Center and School

The US Army Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS), established in 1952 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, serves as the premier institution for training and educating Army Special Operations Forces. Originally created to oversee the training of psychological operations and unconventional warfare, SWCS has since evolved to direct the development and instruction of Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations personnel. Over the decades, the center has adapted its curriculum to meet the changing demands of modern warfare, ensuring operators are prepared for a wide array of global missions. Today, SWCS remains at the forefront of special operations training, shaping the capabilities and leadership of the Army's elite unconventional warriors.