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9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Oct. 22, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name VSE CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0000102752  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   10,881,106
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2018