John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School
| U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School | |
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Special operations |
| Role | Recruit, assess, select, train and educate the U.S. Army Civil Affairs, Psychological Operations and Special Forces soldiers by providing training, education, doctrine, career management and a force-development capability |
| Size | 2,425 personnel authorized
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| Part of | United States Special Operations Command United States Army Special Operations Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Bragg, North Carolina |
| Nickname(s) | SWCS |
| Motto(s) | "Veritas et Libertas" (Truth and Freedom) |
| Website | https://www.swcs.mil/ |
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| Current commander | Major General Jason C. Slider |
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The U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS) – known informally as "Swicks" – primarily trains and educates United States Army personnel for the United States Army Special Operations Command and United States Special Operations Command, which includes Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations personnel. Its purpose is to recruit, assess, select, train and educate the U.S. Army Civil Affairs, Psychological Operations and Special Forces Soldiers by providing training and education, developing doctrine, integrating force-development capability, and providing career management.