Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC) is a skill-bridge education and employment opportunity for Wounded Warriors and transitioning Servicemembers to complete a national-level VBA training program while still on active duty. Successful completion of this training program leads to an employment opportunity at one of 55 VBA Regional Offices (ROs) around the country.
Participants learn the skill set of a rating Veteran service representative (RVSR) or Veteran service representative (VSR). The duration of the VSR class is 6 weeks and the duration of the RVSR class is 11 weeks.
WARTAC is open to transitioning Service members who have 180-days or less left in service. Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA) is an excepted authority that allows agencies to appoint WARTAC graduates into VBA positions.
To qualify for these positions, applicants must meet the following requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please see your transition manager, if you are unsure whether you meet the criteria or if you need resume assistance.
For more information, join an overview briefing on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3 PM Eastern Time. The briefing covers program details, next steps, and frequently asked questions.
To join, visit WARTAC Overview Webex Brief
Please note, upcoming courses, locations, and dates are subject to change.
Type of Training |
Location/Length |
Start Date |
Graduation Date |
RVSR | Virtual 11 weeks |
Jan. 9, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
RVSR | Fort Hood, Texas 11 weeks |
Jan. 9, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
RVSR | Virtual 11 weeks |
April 17, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
RVSR | Fort Hood, Texas 11 weeks |
April 17, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
RVSR | Virtual 11 weeks |
July 10, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
RVSR | Fort Hood, Texas 11 weeks |
July 10, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
Feb. 6, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Hood, Texas 6 weeks |
Feb. 6, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Stewart, Georgia 6 weeks |
Feb. 6, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
May 15, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Benning, Georgia 6 weeks |
May 15, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Drum, New York 6 weeks |
May 15, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Hood, Texas 6 weeks |
May 15, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Riley, Kansas 6 weeks |
May 15, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Stewart, Georgia 6 weeks |
May 15, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
VSR | Travis Air Force Base, California 6 weeks |
May 15, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
Aug. 7, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Hood, Texas 6 weeks |
Aug. 7, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Bliss, Texas 6 weeks |
Aug. 7, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Stewart, Georgia 6 weeks |
Aug. 7, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
In-person host installation sites for FY 2024 will be released shortly.
Please note, upcoming courses, locations, and dates are subject to change.
Type of Training |
Location/Length |
Start Date |
Graduation Date |
RVSR | Virtual 11 weeks |
Oct. 4, 2023 | Dec. 14, 2023 |
RVSR | Virtual 11 weeks |
Jan. 8, 2024 | March 21, 2024 |
RVSR | Virtual 11 Weeks |
April 8, 2024 | June 20, 2024 |
RVSR | Virtual 11 weeks |
July 8, 2024 | Sept. 19, 2024 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
Oct. 30, 2023 | Dec. 14, 2023 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
Feb. 5, 2024 | March 21, 2024 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
May 6, 2024 | June 20, 2024 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
Aug. 5, 2024 | Sept. 19, 2024 |
To learn more about WARTAC opportunities, contact the WARTAC team.