U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2)

The program for a Purple Heart ceremony at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

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 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.

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