Office of Warrior Care Policy

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Office of Warrior Care Policy is responsible for ensuring that wounded, ill, injured, and transitioning Service members receive high-quality care and seamless transition support through leadership, policy, oversight, and collaboration.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the Office of Warrior Care Policy is to advocate for and ensure the provision of world-class medical care, recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for all wounded, ill, and injured Service members, coordinating across Departments to provide comprehensive support.

Parent organization

The Office of Warrior Care Policy falls under the Defense Health Agency (DHA) within the U.S. Department of Defense.

Legislation

There isn't specific legislation directly authorizing its creation, but it operates within the framework of broader military health and veteran care policies, including the National Defense Authorization Acts which often include provisions for service member care and transition[1].

Number of employees

The exact number of employees isn't specified publicly, but the office includes policy makers, program managers, and support staff focused on warrior care initiatives.

Organization structure

  • Warrior Care Policy Division is responsible for developing and overseeing policies related to the care of wounded, ill, and injured service members.
  • Transition Coordination Services ensures seamless transition to civilian life or back to duty.

List of programs

  • Caregiver Support Program provides resources and support to caregivers of wounded warriors.
  • Education and Employment Initiative (E2I) focuses on education, career development, and employment opportunities for wounded warriors.
  • Adaptive Sports Program offers sports and fitness activities to aid in physical and mental recovery.

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget figures for the Office of Warrior Care Policy are not publicly detailed, but it is part of the larger Defense Health Program budget, which was around $35.7 billion for FY 2023[2].

Leader

The title of the leader of the organization is Director.

Services provided

The Office of Warrior Care Policy provides policy guidance, oversight, and advocacy for the care and support of wounded, ill, and injured Service members. This includes developing programs that promote recovery, rehabilitation, and successful transition, whether to civilian life, continued military service, or retirement.

Regulations overseen

While not directly overseeing regulations, the office influences policy and standards related to service member care, including medical treatment, rehabilitation processes, and support services for transitioning military personnel.

Headquarters address

The office is located in Falls Church, Virginia, at the Defense Health Headquarters.

Website

https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Conditions-and-Treatments/Wounded-Ill-and-Injured/Office-of-Warrior-Care-Policy

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Office of Warrior Care Policy.

  1. ↑ https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4350/text
  2. ↑ https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/Documents/defbudget/FY2023/FY2023_Budget_Request_Overview_Book.pdf
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