Exhibit 23a

                 Consent of Independent Public Accountants

As  independent  public  accountants, we hereby  consent  to  the incorporation
by reference in this registration statement of  our report dated March 5, 1999,
included in VSE Corporation's Form 10-K  for the year ended December 31, 1998
and to all references  to our Firm included in this registration statement.

                                                        /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Vienna, VA
December 9, 1999