USA Jungle OPERATIONS TRAINING CENTER

The Jungle Operations Training Center (JOTC) is a specialized United States Army training facility located at Fort Novosel, Alabama, with origins tracing back to World War II-era jungle warfare instruction in Panama. Officially reestablished in 2014, the current JOTC is dedicated to preparing U.S. and allied forces for operations in jungle and other tropical environments, focusing on survival, movement, combat, and leadership skills under dense-canopy conditions. The center conducts rigorous courses that replicate the challenges of humid, restrictive terrain, helping troops develop proficiency in navigation, fieldcraft, and small-unit tactics. JOTC’s expertise ensures that deploying forces are ready to operate effectively in jungle environments worldwide, supporting U.S. military readiness and coalition interoperability.