Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC) is a skill-bridge education and employment opportunity for Wounded Warriors and transitioning Service members 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 55 of VBA’s 56 Regional Offices around the country.
WARTAC is open to Wounded Warriors and active-duty Service members in the transition process. The program provides participants with an opportunity to learn the skill set of a VA Rating Veteran Service Representative (RVSR) or Veteran Service Representative (VSR). The duration of the VSR class is 6 week and the duration of the RVSR class is 11 weeks.
WARTAC is open to Wounded Warriors and Active-Duty Service members in the transition process that meet the 180 requirement(s). VRA is an excepted authority that allows agencies, to appoint program graduates directly into positions within the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).
To qualify for these positions, applicants must meet the following requirements by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the criterion and/ or if you need résumé assistance, see your transition manager.
Type of Training |
Location/Length |
Start Date |
Graduation Date |
RVSR | Fort Carson, Colorado 11 weeks |
Jan. 9, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
RVSR | Fort Hood, Texas 11 weeks |
Jan. 9, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
RVSR | Virtual 11 Weeks |
Jan. 9, 2023 | March23, 2023 |
RVSR | Fort Riley, Kansas 11 weeks |
April 10, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
RVSR | Fort Hood, Texas 11 weeks |
April 10, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
RVSR | Virtual 11 weeks |
April 10, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
RVSR | Fort Bliss, Texas 11 weeks |
July 10, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
RVSR | Fort Hood, Texas 11 weeks |
July 10, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
RVSR | Virtual 11 weeks |
July 10, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
Feb. 6, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Carson, Colorado 6 weeks |
Feb. 6, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Hood, Texas 6 weeks |
Feb. 6, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Riley, Kansas 6 weeks |
Feb. 6, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
May 15, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
VSR | Fort. Riley, Kansas 6 weeks |
May 15, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Hood, Texas 6 weeks |
May 15, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
VSR | Virtual 6 weeks |
Aug. 14, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Hood, Texas 6 weeks |
Aug. 14, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Bliss, Texas 6 weeks |
Aug. 14, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
VSR | Fort Stewart, Georgia 6 weeks |
Aug. 14, 2023 | Sep. 21, 2023 |
To learn more about WARTAC opportunities, contact the WARTAC team.