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 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.
Training Schedule for FY2023
Training Schedule for FY2024
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 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The briefing covers program details, next steps, and frequently asked questions.
To register, 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 |
July 10, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
RVSR | Fort Hood, Texas 11 weeks |
July 10, 2023 | Sep. 21, 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 Drum, New York 6 weeks |
Aug. 7, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Moore, Georgia 6 weeks |
Aug. 7, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Stewart, Georgia 6 weeks |
Aug. 7, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
Type of Training |
Location/Length |
Start Date |
Graduation Date |
RVSR | Virtual 11 weeks |
Oct. 2, 2023 | Dec. 14, 2023 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
Oct. 30, 2023 | Dec. 14, 2023 |
RVSR | Virtual 11 Weeks |
Jan. 8, 2024 | March 21, 2024 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
Feb. 5, 2024 | March 21, 2024 |
RVSR | Virtual 11 weeks |
April 8, 2024 | June 20, 2024 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
May 6, 2024 | June 20, 2024 |
RVSR | Virtual 11 weeks |
July 8, 2024 | Sept. 19, 2024 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
Aug. 5, 2024 | Sept. 19, 2024 |