Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2)
Regular Army: Active Duty
Benefit Fact Sheet
Summary:
The Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) is the official U.S. Army program that assists and advocates for severely wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families, wherever they are located, regardless of military status. Soldiers who qualify for AW2 are assigned to the program as soon as possible after arriving at the Warrior Transition Unit (WTU). AW2 supports these Soldiers and their Families throughout their recovery and transition, even into Veteran status. This program, through the local support of AW2 Advocates, strives to foster the Soldier's independence.
Eligibility:
Army active duty Soldiers who have been classified as Special Category (SPECAT) as a result of injuries or illness incurred in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001 in support of an Overseas Contingency Operation are eligible for the AW2 program. Soldiers also must have been awarded an Army disability rating of 30 percent or greater in one or more specific categories or a combined rating of 50%, or greater for conditions that are the result of combat or are combat related to be classified as Severely Disabled.
Benefit Highlights:
AW2 Advocates:
Each AW2 Soldier is assigned an AW2 Advocate who provides personalized local support to the Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families. AW2 Advocates are located at military treatment facilities, VA Polytrauma Centers, VA facilities, and most Army installations.
Eligibility Requirements
AW2 supports the most severely wounded Soldiers and Veterans who suffer from injuries or illness incurred in the line of duty after September 10, 2001, in support of Overseas Contingency Operations since 9/11. These Soldiers and Veterans must receive or expect to receive an Army Physical Disability Evaluation System rating of 30% or greater in one or more specific categories, such as:
- Blindness/Loss of Vision
- Deafness/Hearing Loss
- Fatal/Incurable Disease
- Loss of Limb
- Permanent Disfigurement
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Severe Burns
- Spinal Cord Injury/Paralysis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Any other condition requiring extensive hospitalizations or multiple surgeries
AW2 also supports Soldiers who receive an Army Physical Disability Evaluation System combined rating of 50% or greater for conditions that are the result of combat or are combat-related.
Enrollment
Soldiers and Veterans who meet the above eligibility requirements and are not currently enrolled in AW2 should contact the AW2 Call Center for assistance.
Nationwide (toll-free): (877) 393-9058
Overseas DSN: (312) 221-9113
Email: AW2@conus.army.mil
Additional Information:
For more information, please visit the Army Wounded Warrior (AW2) webpage maintained by the Department of the Army:
http://wtc.army.mil/aw2/index.html
AW2 Advocates Wounded Warrior support:
http://wtc.army.mil/aw2/advocates/index.html
Wounded Warrior Lifecycle of Care:
http://wtc.army.mil/aw2/lifecycle/index.html
Online Resource for Americans with Disabilities:
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/
Document Review Date: 15 August 2012