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Operations & Training

The practical starting point for Post and District leaders. Find the right form, learn your responsibilities, complete training, and keep day-to-day operations on track.

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Get where you need to go

Four common starting points

Skip the menu hunt. Choose the kind of work you're doing and go straight to the Department's existing resource.

Check the rules

Locate Department orders, bylaws, policies, and governance references.

General Orders →
Professional development

Build confidence before the next meeting

Structured learning and role-specific instruction belong in one place, but the detailed lessons stay on their existing Department pages.

Online learning • Member access

Washington VFW University

Department-sponsored training through TalentLMS for current and future Post and District leaders.

  • Commander Basic and Commander Intermediate
  • Quartermaster Basic
  • Leadership, governance, reporting, and accountability

Access: Commanders and Quartermasters should watch for enrollment instructions. Other members may request access from cos@vfwwa.org.

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2026–2027 • Deadline notice

School of Instruction

Watch the Department's required instruction and complete the knowledge check for applicable All-State credit.

  • One Commander-level officer and the Quartermaster must complete the requirements separately.
  • Requirements apply to both Posts and Districts.
Deadline passed: The original September 16, 2026 deadline has passed. Contact the Department for late-completion and credit guidance.
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Daily Post & District work

The operating toolkit

Important policies, financial safeguards, reports, and administrative references—grouped by task instead of buried in a large file list.

01

General Orders

Review the Department's published orders and National instructions and correspondence.

  • Meeting announcements and directives
  • Reporting and compliance reminders
Read General Orders →
02

Bylaws & policies

Find Department governing documents and administrative policies.

  • Bylaws, ethics, and conflicts of interest
  • Personnel and financial policies
Department Bylaws/Policies →
03

Officer guides & templates

Use the central library for officer duties, governance, and membership resources.

  • Commander and Quartermaster guides
  • Post and District bylaws templates
Open officer resource library →
04

Financial accountability

Locate bonding guidance and forms for accountable officers.

  • 2026–2027 bond premium calculator
  • Required questionnaires and payment steps
Bonding information & calculator →
05

Inspections & audits

Prepare for inspections and maintain accurate financial controls.

  • Post and District inspection packets
  • Trustees' audit reports and guides
Find inspection & audit forms →
06

Community service reporting

Document the work your Post performs on behalf of the community.

  • Submission instructions and examples
  • Qualifying activities and reporting guidance
Review CSR instructions →
Reporting, programs & performance

Keep your work—and your recognition—on track

Administrative reports, program submissions, and recognition requirements connect to one another. These links help officers find the authoritative instructions without duplicating them here.

Record your community impact

Follow the electronic Community Service Reporting instructions, including what qualifies and how to submit.

CSR instructions →

Manage contests & submissions

Find ScholarsApp tutorials, Post Chairman guidance, award forms, and program routing instructions.

ScholarsApp & forms →
A practical onboarding path

New officer? Start here.

Four steps help new Commanders, Quartermasters, committee chairs, and future leaders build a strong operating foundation.

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  1. Understand your responsibilities

    Start with current orders, applicable bylaws, and the officer guides appropriate to your role.

  2. Complete the right training

    Review Washington VFW University and the School of Instruction's current requirements.

  3. Set up your operating records

    Confirm inspection records, bonding, audit schedules, meeting documentation, and reporting workflows.

  4. Plan your reporting & program calendar

    Check All-State criteria, submission instructions, and upcoming Department events. Verify deadlines on the source pages.

Questions about a form or a submission?

Contact the Department Adjutant for routing, current editions, or administrative guidance. The source pages remain the authority for official requirements.

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VFW Department of Washington · Operations & Training · Revision 1.0.0 · Content reviewed 30 October 2026

Confirm current document editions, program deadlines, and official instructions before submission. The 2026–2027 School of Instruction's original deadline has passed.