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To every woman

who wants a part in

winning this war

Never in history have American women been

offered such a chance to serve their country.

Never has there been such an urgent need for their

service.

This is total war — a war in which every woman

as well as every man must play a part. The men in

the Navy and Coast Guard are in for one reason

alone — to fight! They’re in to fly the planes, man

the ships, smash the Nazis and Japs.

But to keep them lighting, there are important

service jobs that must be carried on at home —

man-size, full-time jobs which you, the women of

America, can fill — jobs in which you can serve

your country in your country and release the men

to fight at sea.

That is what you — as a member of the WAVES

or SPARS — can do to help win this war. How you

can do it is explained in detail in this book. Read

every word of it. Then take a step you’ll be proud

of all your life—volunteer for the WAVES or

SPARS today.

S e c r e t a r y of the N a v y

On duty in the radio control tower of one of the great

Naval air bases. Helping to direct the take-off and landing of speedy fighters and huge 4-motored bombers, you’re an integral part of Naval Aviation. And this is only one of the exciting and important jobs you may hold when you serve your country in the W A V E S or the S P A R S .

W h a t are the W a v e s and the Spars?

The W A V E S is an organization of women whose job is to

replace Navy men at shore stations. The SPARS is an organization

of women whose job is to replace Coast Guard men at shore stations.

As a member of the W A V E S or SPARS, you can wear the

same Navy blue, win the came ratings and earn the same pay as

America’s finest fighting men.

And you’ll hold the same shore jobs that are now filled by

men. At Navy and Coast Guard bases throughout the continental

United States W A V E S and SPARS do all types of office work.

They also are needed to fill jobs in radio, communications, store-

keeping. Some are needed for important posts in mechanics and

aviation ground work — as machinists, for example, or as operators

of the Link Trainer, that amazing device which teaches future

Navy pilots the principles of flying. Other women are needed for

various special or technical positions.

Whatever your work, wherever you go, you can be sure that

you are performing a very real, very vital service for your country.

It won’t be any picnic. It’s not a part-time “glamour” job — and

it’s not meant to be. You are as much a member of the service as

any man with the fleet. It’s full-time work. It will be hard work.

But as you’re the sort of woman who loves America and honors

the brave men fighting to keep it free, it’s work you’ll be proud to do.

There are important positions in the W A V E S and SPARS for

women with experience in practically every field of business and

industry. Have you worked in an office as a typist, secretary,

operator of business machines, filing clerk or bookkeeper? You

will find ready use for your skill. Have you sold merchandise

or checked stock in a store? Do you know anything about radio,

telegraphy, photography? Did you ever work in a library, serve

at an information desk or telephone switchboard, do tailoring or

sewing? Have you a mechanical “bent”? If so, your knowledge and

experience will be valuable to the Navy. And it will help you to

rapid promotion and better pay.

On the other hand, suppose you have no special skill or

experience. There is a place for you, too, in the Navy. If you

can meet the physical and educational requirements, Navy training

will take care of the rest, fit you in a few short months for the post

where you will be of greatest service to your country and to your-

self. The following pages tell you about this training and where

you will get it.

Pleasant surroundings. W h e n you go into training for the W A V E S or S P A R S , you can look forward to spending as much as four months of “college life” on a beautiful campus like this.

You will share comfortable rooms at training school. The colleges turn over regular dormitories for your living quarters. You will be re- sponsible for keeping your own room ship-shape.

Good food and plenty of it — paid for by the Navy! No hurried drug store counter lunches for women at training school. You’ll enjoy full-course meals served in the college dining hall.

Future radio operators get expert training in the Navy. Skilled in- structors and the finest equipment will fit you to do a better job for your country now, land a better peacetime job later.

First, you’ll train at a leading college

After being sworn in and ordered to active duty as an enlisted

W A V E or SPAR, you will go first — at government expense —

to one of the training schools. These are located at colleges in

every part of the country. Typical of these are Indiana University

at Bloomington, Indiana; Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical

College at Stillwater, Oklahoma; University of Wisconsin at Madi-

son, Wisconsin; Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls, Iowa,

and Georgia State College for Women at Milledgeville, Georgia.

The school to which you are assigned depends upon the type of

job for which you are being trained.

The training period averages four months. The first month

is devoted to general indoctrination. During this time you’ll get

into the swing of real Navy life. You’ll learn Navy and Coast Guard

traditions and regulations. You’ll learn the fundamentals of drilling.

You’ll get up at reveille and go to bed at taps. You’ll speak Navy

language. You’ll call the floor of your room “the deck.” The

walls, “bulkheads.” The stairs, “ladders.” The windows, “ports.”

After indoctrination, some will be assigned to active duty, while

others will receive special training, the length of which will vary.

For instance, if you are an expert typist, you might qualify as a

Yeoman as soon as you finish your indoctrination. But if you are

studying for a more technical job, you will take the full-time

course. And you might even be sent to a Navy trade school after

that for further training by Navy experts.

You’ll follow an interesting schedule

During your indoctrination training you’ll live in the college

dormitories. Like a college student, you’ll be expected to make

your bed and take care of your room. But you’ll not have to do

any “messing” — that is, no cooking, waiting table or washing

dishes. As in college, most of your time will be spent in your classes

or in studying. You’ll have a certain amount of marching and

drilling, but you’ll also have time for sports and recreation.

You’ll get “week-ends” at the discretion of your Commanding

Officer, and you can have dates. In other words, while you’ll

work hard and keep to a military schedule, you’ll also live in

pleasant surroundings with girls you’ll be glad to call your friends.

And then, when you’ve successfully finished your training,

you’re ready for the real thing — assignment to full-time duty at a

Navy or Coast Guard base within the continental United States.

Estelle Marshall had long been an amateur radio operator. Now her hobby fits her for one of the S P A R S ‘ most fascinating jobs. “As a Coast Guard radio operator,” she says, “I’m tuning in on history as it happens!”

Julia Palmer is holding down a man- size job now. She had no special training, but she qualified for Para- chute Repair work at a Navy air base. “Thanks to my Navy train- ing,” she says, “I’ll rate a good job when the war is over.”

Former store buyer Helen King found her job in the S P A R S made to order. “Storekeeping may not sound exciting, but it is,” says Storekeeper King. “It’s the job I like, and I’m proud to help my country by working at it.”

“I’m making as much money as I ever did in my office job,” says for- mer typist Sally Grant, now Yeo- man Grant of the W A V E S . “My pay and allowances come to more than $35 a week. And I expect a promotion soon!”

You step into an important

shore job at full Navy pay

It’s a real thrill when you first report for active duty. You’re

in the Navy now. Smartly uniformed, thoroughly trained, ready

to take a man’s place and do a man-size job.

Perhaps you take over a Yeoman’s job as secretary to a Naval

or Coast Guard Officer and release a man to serve on one of

Uncle Cam’s new battleships or in the coastal patrol. Perhaps you

get a radio position at one of the Navy’s air bases, and an Aviation

Radioman becomes free to fly—and fight—with the Naval air forces.

Whatever your job, you will carry the same responsibilities,

exchange salutes and command the same respect as any other

member of the uniformed forces. You’ll be doing a job — not as

a man or as a woman — but as an American!

W h e r e will you serve?

Like any member of the Navy, you will be assigned to duty

where you are most needed — with the exception that you will

not be asked to serve outside the continental United States.

Among the possibilities are Miami, San Diego, Norfolk, Wash-

ington, D. C, the Navy Yard at Boston, the air bases at Corpus

Christi or Jacksonville or any other Naval or Coast Guard estab-

lishment where a well-trained woman can replace a man.

You will not select the base where you will be stationed,

but your request for service in a particular place will be given

consideration as long as it does not conflict with the needs of

the Navy or Coast Guard,

How will you live?

Your living and eating quarters will depend upon the location

at which you are stationed. In some places it is possible that you

will live in barracks especially built for the purpose. In towns

where there are a large number of W A V E S or SPARS, they will

probably be housed in groups. At other places you may arrange for

your own quarters. In this case you will be given an extra

allowance to pay for your food and rooms.

$200 worth of clothes free!

It’s a proud moment when you

first step out in brand new Navy

blues! The trim uniform was espe-

cially designed by the famous stylist

Mainbocher to flatter every figure

and make you look — and feel —

your best!

When you arrive at training

school as an enlisted W A V E or

SPAR, you will be provided with an

allowance of $200 for uniforms and

other clothing. The official uniform

consists of “everything that shows,”

except shoes and gloves. The cost —

about $160 — is paid from the $200

allowance. The balance of about $40

is given you for shoes, underclothing

and anything else you may need.

The uniform for the W A V E S and

the SPARS is the same except for

the lapel insignia and hat band. It

consists of the following articles:

� Soft crowned hat, rol led brim, black band.

� Short , Navy blue jacket , s l ight ly built-up shoulders, new rounded collar and pointed lapel. Blue and white insignia for W A V E S and gold for S P A R S .

� Flat ter ing, six-gored skirt .

� Reserve blue and dark blue shir ts .

� Black seaman’s tie.

� Smar t , over-the-shoulder, leather pouch bag (Opt iona l ) .

� W h i t e gloves in summer, black in winter .

� Beige lisle hose.

� B lack oxfords, heels not over ll/2 inches.

� Raincoat and havelock ( r a i n h a t ) , becoming protection for bad weather .

A s an enlisted W a v e or Spar you earn

up to $126 monthly — plus allowances

Many women are now earning as much money in the W A V E S

and SPARS as they ever did in their civilian jobs. You will enlist

as Apprentice Seaman at $50 a month. And remember, that money

is just your base pay, just a part of your income — because in ad-

dition, all your living expenses are paid. You’ll get good food, com-

fortable quarters, the finest medical and dental care, and $200

worth of clothing — all free. In cases where government facilities

are not available, you’ll receive, in addition to your pay, subsistence

and quarters allowances totaling $2.75 a day.

Also as a member of the W A V E S or SPARS, you will be en-

titled to allowances for your dependents on the same basis as men

in the Navy or Coast Guard. You can buy life insurance at the same

low government rates. And, like any other member of the uniformed

services, you will get the privileges of free mail, reduced rates on

transportation, movie and theatre tickets where granted, and you

may benefit from such organizations as USO, Red Cross, and Navy

Relief.

The Navy wants you to become skilled in your job. You don’t

have to ask for promotions. You can go ahead fast. If you’re willing

and able, they’ll come to you automatically. And each one is accom-

panied by a raise in pay.

The table below shows the steps by which you can advance

and the base pay you’ll receive as an enlisted W A V E or SPAR:

SEE HOW YOUR NAVY PAY GOES UP

�Subs i s tence and quar te rs a l lowances are in addition to your base pay.

RATE MONTHLY BASE PAY*

Apprentice Seaman $ 5 0

Seaman, Second Class 54

Seaman, First Class 66

Petty Officer, Third Class 78

Petty Officer, Second Class 96

Petty Officer, First Class 114

Chief Petty Officer, Acting Appointment 126

Jacksonville, Florida — one of the newest and greatest of Navy air bases. Here are trained thousands of Navy fliers — men who’ll wear the Navy “Wings of Gold” — heroes who are writing a glorious new chapter in American battle history.

New York City — an exciting place to work — an exciting place to live. Headquarters of the Third Naval District are located here, with offices in one of I Manhattan’s most famed skyscrapers.

San Diego Naval Base — in

One of the busiest and most it’s the base from which ships way to fight the Japs.

sunny Southern California. important of Pacific ports,

and men set sail on their

Washington, D. C. — the nation’s capital and the heart of America’s war effort Here are made the decisions, from here flash the orders that send our fleets into action in every part of the world.

Sample question from the aptitude test required of all W A V E S and S P A R S . If you have a high school education, you should pass it easily. No advance preparation is required.

It’s a proud moment when you raise your right hand and swear allegiance to your country. From then on, you step into a new life— in the service of Uncle Sam!

Can you meet these requirements?

Here are the requirements for enlisted women.

Check your qualifications against them.

TERM OF ENLISTMENT — You will

enlist for the duration of the war.

You will be discharged within six

months after the war ends.

CITIZENSHIP — You must be a

native-born American, or if you are

not native-born, you or your parents

must have naturalization papers.

You must show written proof of

citizenship when you apply.

AGE — On the date of enlistment,

you must be at least 20 years old

and not yet have reached your 36th

birthday. If you are under 21, you

must have the written consent of

your parents or guardian.

MARRIAGE — A married woman

may enlist in the W A V E S , provid-

ed her husband is not in the Navy.

A married woman may enlist in

the S P A R S , provided her husband

is not in the Coast Guard. You may

not marry during indoctrination

and/or training. After indoctrin-

ation and training, if you marry a

man in the Navy (in the case of a

W A V E ) or a man in the Coast

Guard (in the case of a S P A R ) ,

you must resign or be discharged.

DEPENDENTS — Women with chil-

dren under 18 will not be accepted

for enlistment in the W A V E S or

S P A R S .

CHARACTER — The Navy and Coast

Guard want women of good char-

acter. When you enlist, you will be

asked to furnish 3 references.

EDUCATION — You must have had

at least two years of high school or

business school. For some classifi-

cations you must be a graduate of

a high school or business school.

In all cases, you must have a high

standard of achievement in your

own field.

EXPERIENCE — You will be asked

to submit a record of your occupa-

tion since leaving school.

PHYSICAL — You must pass a Navy

physical examination to show you

are in sound health.

HEIGHT — You must be at least 5

feet.

WEIGHT— You must weigh at least

95 pounds, and your weight must

be in proportion to your general

body build.

EYES — Your vision must be not

less than 6/20 in the worst eye, with

binocular vision (two eyes) not less

than 12/20. Each eye must be cor-

rectable with glasses to 20/20. Note:

12/20 vision means that you can

read at 12 feet what perfect eyes can

read at 20.

HEARING — You must be able to

distinguish whispered words at 15

feet.

TEETH — Natural teeth must be in

sound condition, or you must have

satisfactory replacements.

Officers in the W a v e s and Spars

College women can earn commissions in the

W A V E S and SPARS. Most of them will qualify as

Ensigns. A limited number (as specified by Act of

Congress) can become Lieutenants (Junior Grade)

and Lieutenants (Senior Grade). They will draw

the same pay and allowances as men Officers of

equivalent rank in the Navy. Uniforms for Officers

will be the same as for the enlisted personnel except

for the Officers’ hat, gold buttons, white dress shirt

and the reserve blue stripes designating their rank.

Officers in the W A V E S and SPARS will hold responsible

positions. Previous experience in any of many different fields will

be a valuable asset to the Officer candidate, but it is not by any

means a “must” requirement. The chief qualifications, in addition to

college training, are alertness, energy, integrity, leadership qualities

— and above all, the urge to serve your country.

Women who have held positions in business . . . personnel

officers who have had experience in handling groups of women . . .

teachers . . . recreational directors — all these can serve as Officers

in the W A V E S and SPARS, doing work very similar to that in

which they have been engaged in civil life. Also needed are women

WAVE OFFICERS present a picture of military snap and precision as they

undergo inspection following graduation from the indoctrination course.

who have had technical training and practical experience in engi-

neering, communications, electronics physics, radio and similar

fields.

Officer candidates are enlisted as Apprentice Seamen. After

successfully completing one month’s indoctrination, some will be

appointed Reserve Midshipmen; others will be appointed Proba-

tionary Officers in the appropriate rank on the recommendation

of the Commanding Officer of the training school and will con-

tinue their indoctrination course for a second month.

Those appointed Reserve Midshipmen will take a communica-

tions course of approximately two months at the Women’s Reserve

Midshipmen’s School. On successfully completing this course, they

will be awarded their commissions in the appropriate rank on the

recommendation of the Commanding Officer of the training school

and assigned to active duty ashore.

Those who are appointed Probationary Officers and who com-

plete their second month of indoctrination successfully will be

given regular commissions and assigned to active duty ashore.

All candidates for commissions in the W A V E S and SPARS

will receive their preliminary training at Smith College, Northamp-

ton, Mass., or at Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass.

Requirements for Officers

Candidates for commissions in the W A V E S and SPARS must meet

the same requirements as enlisted women except in 3 respects:

A G E — A t date of enlistment, 20 to PHYSICAL—Same as for enlisted 49 inclusive. women with these two exceptions: EDUCATION — College degree or two 1. Eyes: Minimum vision in each eye years of college work plus at least 12/20, corrected to 20/20. two years of acceptable business or 2. Teeth: Minimum of 18 sound professional experience. Also two teeth, with at least 2 molars op- years of mathematics in high school posing on each side and 4 or college for the W A V E S . opposing front teeth.

For an application blank for a commission in the WAVES or SPARS, write

to the nearest Office of Naval Officer Procurement listed on the last page

of this booklet. Or if there is an office close by, you may call in person.

With your request enclose the following information: (1) age and date

of birth; ( 2 ) educational background; (3) marital status; (4) the number

and ages of your children; (5) husband’s occupation.

ENLISTED WOMEN MAY BECOME OFFICERS. The only way a non-

college woman can win a commission in the W A V E S or S P A R S is

to come up “through the ranks.” Not many will qualify. It calls for

hard work and real ability, but it is a goal well worth trying for.

1 . First, you will write or call in person for an application blank. After you receive it, fill in all answers carefully, follow all instructions, then mail blank to the Naval Office from which you received it.

2 . If your application is satisfactory, you’ll be called to the Office of Naval Officer Procurement. There you’ll be in- terviewed by Naval Officers and arrange to take the aptitude test.

3 . Then comes a physical check-up by expert Navy doctors. Requirements are thorough but not too difficult. Any young woman in sound health should be able to pass the examination with flying colors.

4. It’s a thrilling moment when you raise your right hand and are “sworn in.” From then on you’re in the service of Uncle Sam, ready to do a man-size job for your country!

5 . Off for training school! The Navy takes care of all expenses. Meals in the dining car. A Pullman berth for overnight travel. And you’ll find comfortable quar- ters ready for you when you arrive.

7 . Training schools are located at some of the country’s finest colleges. Typing, radio operation, communications, me- chanics are only some of the skills you may acquire.

9 . And now — a full-fledged member of the service — you go on active duty at one of the big Naval bases. You’ll be in the thick of all that’s exciting and important in America at war.

6 – Yes , it’s really you ! You’ll feel proud — and rightly so — when you first see yourself in trim Navy blues. Complete outfit — $200 worth of clothing — is fur- nished you free as an enlisted woman.

8. A t training school you’ll follow an interesting schedule. Athletics, games, recreation with friendly companions are yours to enjoy in addition to the valuable training under expert Navy teachers.

1 0 . Yes. your salute will be recognized even by an Admiral. And you deserve recognition! F o r yours is a big job — a service to your country you will be p

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