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Who became the first director of the WAVES?
Who became the first director of the WAVES?
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- Margaret Chung
- Mildred H. McAfee (correct)
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the purpose of the law that established the WAVES?
What was the purpose of the law that established the WAVES?
- To recruit women for combat roles
- To increase the number of officers in the Navy
- To establish women's branches in all military services
- To release officers and men for sea duty and replace them with women in shore establishments (correct)
What were the eligibility requirements for officer candidate school for women?
What were the eligibility requirements for officer candidate school for women?
- Aged 20 to 49 and possess a college degree or have two years of college and two years of equivalent professional or business experience (correct)
- Aged 25 to 40 and have prior military experience
- Aged 18 to 35 and possess a high school diploma or GED
- Aged 18 to 50 with any level of education
Who were instrumental in allowing women to serve in the Navy?
Who were instrumental in allowing women to serve in the Navy?
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When was the United States Naval Reserve (Women's Reserve), also known as WAVES, established?
When was the United States Naval Reserve (Women's Reserve), also known as WAVES, established?
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