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Warrior Training Advancement Course
Outreach, Transition and Economic Development
Warrior Training Advancement Course
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.
Eligibility
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.
Qualifications
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.
Position Details
Rating Veteran Service Representative GS-09/12
Duties
- Analyzes claims to determine if diseases and/or injuries were incurred or aggravated by military service in the line of duty for purposes of VA benefits.
- Determine service-connection percentages of claimed disabilities.
- Serves as the primary contact for assigning disability evaluations.
Qualifications
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-07), or
- A master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field related to the duties of this position; or
- A combination of specialized experience and graduate education
Veteran Service Representative GS-07/10
Duties
- Explains benefit programs and entitlement criteria, conducts interviews, identifies issues, gathers relevant evidence.
- Adjudicates claims and inputs necessary data to generate the award and notification letter to the Veteran, describing the decision and the reason.
- Serves as the primary contact for the Veteran and their representative about VA compensation claims.
Qualifications
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-05), or
- One full year of graduate-level education, or
- A bachelor’s degree, GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (transcripts required); or
- A combination of specialized experience and graduate education
Reasons to Consider WARTAC
- Long-term career opportunity with advancement opportunities
- Quality career opportunity with a mission of service to country and fellow Veterans
- Provides a career path with the federal government, thereby reducing Veteran homelessness and unemployment rates
WARTAC Overview Briefing
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
- Enter full name and personal email address
- Enter session number: 2764 363 7861
- Enter password: MkQuZK6V2@7
- Click “Join Now” and follow instructions on your screen
FY2023 Training Schedule
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 |
FY2024 Training Schedule
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.
