Milford chronicle., 1943-03-26
Questions, Answers
Concerning WAAC's S
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trative school at Des Moines and
Drake University. and many other
I seats of learning; radio opera
tion and repair school at Kansas
City. and aircraft warning service
taught at AVIS centers along the
coast. Other training schools will
probably be established soon.
How long is enrolment? For
the duration of the war and not
more than six months afterwards.
Do WAACs drill? They are taught
the regulation Close Order Drill
because drill teaches muscular CO.
ordination, makes a large group
more mobile, teaches discipline
through immediate response to
commands and enables the WAAC
to give, as well as take. orders
thereby developing confidence and
leadership.
Will the WAACs carry firearms? ?
They are trained in the use of fire
arms. They will serve in non
combat duty.
Will the WAACs serve overseas?
They will work with the Army,
wherever the Army needs them.
They will serve with the Army
overseas in nOn-combat duty.
Is there a choice of jobs? You
may specify what you like and
your qualifications for that job.
You will be placed, after an inter
view. where you will do the most
for the army. EveryOnes skills
and training are being used to the
utmost.
Will have a chance to learn
something new? Yes. indeed. The
list of WAAC duties are growing
constantly. Your training may
equip you for many stimulating
new careers opening up for women.
What are the chances for pro-
motion? Excellent If you have the
right qualifications and Join now.
The Corps is expanding rapidly and
needs new officers, both commits
stoned and commissioned. All
new officers now come through
the ranks.
How many training centers do
the WAACs have? To date there
are four-Fort Des Moines. Iowa;
Daytona Beach. Florida Fort Ogle-
thorpe. Georgia, and Fort Devens,
Mass.
What is the full strength of the
WAAC? AS authorized by Congress,
100000
Where in the L. S will WAACs
serve? At Army posts and at sta
tions wherever their talents and
skills are demanded.
Have any companies been sent
out? Yes, Companies are now be
ing sent regularly to posts in the
U. S.
How are officers chosen? All
officers and nOn-cOmmissiOned Off
GERS are chosen new from the
ranks The present Officers Candi-
date classes are made up of auxil-
iaries who have applied for en-
trance and have been found worthy
of chance to rise from the ranks.
How does the pay compare with
that Ol lllt ARMY -hChlbCAS ~
ceive the same pay equivalent
grades in the Army. All equipment
provided. Officers receive equal
pay to that of officers in the Army
What are the qualifications to
Join? Enrolment is voluntarily.
and is open to all women of good
physical condition between the ages
Of q and A. married or single, re-
sardless of race. creed or color,
who are citizens of the L. S. by
birth or naturaliZed.
What education is necessary? |
You need not have a high school /
diploma. A mental alertness test I
is given to determine intelligence.
Your education progresses with
service in the WAAC
These questions and answers
cover the ground very thoroughly.
If any further aid or information
should be required an applicant
nay see Mrs. G. Marshall Town .
send. the local recruiting officer. ,
who will gladly help Il wOuld-be i
'ecruit.