History of Oceania

What was the job of a WAC during World War 2?

During the Second World War, the Women's Army Corps (WAC) played a vital role in supporting the war effort. The WAC was established on May 14, 1942, and by the end of the war, over 150,000 women had served in the organization.

WACs were assigned a wide variety of jobs, both in the United States and overseas. Some of the most common jobs included:

* Clerk-typists

* Telephone operators

* Drivers

* Mechanics

* Cooks

* Nurses

* Aircraft mechanics

* Weather forecasters

* Cryptographers

* Intelligence officers

WACs also served in a number of specialized units, such as the Signal Corps, the Medical Corps, and the Military Police.

The WACs made a significant contribution to the war effort. They freed up male soldiers for combat duty, and they performed their duties with skill and dedication. The WAC was officially disbanded in 1978, but its legacy continues to live on.