| Document and Entity Information Document | Aug. 20, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 20, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VSE CORP |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-03676 |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000102752 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 54-0649263 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3361 Enterprise Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Miramar, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33025 |
| City Area Code | 950 |
| Local Phone Number | 430-6600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.05 per share |
| Trading Symbol | VSEC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
