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Women in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) served in various support roles during World War I, assisting the British Army in non-combat positions. Their responsibilities included clerical work, driving vehicles, cooking, and providing medical support. By taking on these roles, WAAC members freed up men for front-line duty and demonstrated the capabilities of women in military service. The WAAC paved the way for future integration of women in armed forces.
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What were the WAAC an the WASP?
WAAC- Women's Army auxiliary corps WASP- Women's airforce service pilots ~Katherine :D
Why was WAAC important?
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What expanded the draft in World War 2 and eventually provided 10 million soldiers?
Selective service system
Where was WAAC?
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Which admiral organized and commanded the women's auxiliary army corps?
An admiral would serve in the Navy or Coast Guard. Senior officers in the Army are generals. The answer is no admiral was involved in organizing or commanding the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) (note the correct word order). The WAAC was organized at the behest of Army chief of staff, General George C. Marshall to meet anticipated manpower shortages cause by total mobilization in World War II. Laws of the United States pertaining to military service were interpreted as applying to men only with the exception of the Army and Navy nurse corps. As a result special laws were required before women could be enlisted or commissioned in the Army or Navy. The bill to establish a women's corps in the Army was introduced by Congresswoman Edith Norse Rodgers. It caused intense debate in the Congress. Congressmen worried, for example, about who would take care of the "homey" chores -- caring for children, doing the cooking and laundry. It was only the strong support from the Secretary of War and Gen. Marshall, driven by wartime necessity, that swayed a reluctant Congress. The WAAC was authorized by Congress with the passage of Public Law 77-554 on May 14, 1942. The law was signed by President Franklin Roosevelt on May 15th. The first women began training at Fort Des Moines, IA on July 20, 1942. The WAAC was organized under the leadership of Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby. She was not a "commander," a military term that has legal and operational meaning. She was a staff officer in the War Department headquarters. Staff officers are not "commanders." The WAAC status as an auxiliary was changed with the signing of Public Law 78-110 on July 1, 1943. The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps became the Women's Army Corps. Dropping auxiliary status, women in the WAC were now officially and legally "in" the Army.
What Were the waac the wasp?
WAAC- Women's Army auxiliary corps WASP- Women's airforce service pilots ~Katherine :D
What were the WAAC an the WASP?
WAAC- Women's Army auxiliary corps WASP- Women's airforce service pilots ~Katherine :D
Why did George marshall push for the WAAC?
George Marshall supported the WAAC because he felt the military's workforce needed to expand. WAAC stands for Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
When did the waac end or dissolve?
The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was converted to the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in July 1943. The WAC continued as a separate branch of the U.S. Army until it was disbanded in 1978 when women were integrated into the regular Army.
What were the WAAC and the WASP?
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps - formed in 1942. Women Airforce Service Pilots - formed in 1942.
Who was the original director of the Women's Army Corps?
The original director of WAAC, later WAC was Ovita Culp Hobby.
When was WAAC - FM - created?
WAAC - FM - was created on 1978-11-28.
What is the reasons behind creating the WAAC?
The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was created during World War I to allow women to participate in military efforts in non-combat roles. This initiative aimed to free up men for front-line service by assigning women to various support positions, such as clerical work, cooking, and medical assistance. The establishment of the WAAC also reflected changing societal attitudes towards women's capabilities and roles during wartime, highlighting their contributions to the war effort. Additionally, it marked a significant step towards greater recognition and inclusion of women in military service.
What jobs did women have in world war 2?
Well when the war was going on women worked in the WAAC as nurses and radio operators. But some women worked on the ships, and helped in the making of the Atomic bomb.
Why was WAAC important?
chicken
What expanded the draft in World War 2 and eventually provided 10 million soldiers?
Selective service system
Who was the director of the WAAC and WAC in World War 2?
Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby was the director of the WAAC/WAC during WW 2.
