Based on the selection, both the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and the Women in the Air Force (WAF) were programs that
A) provided educational training for women at the same level as U.S. military academies.
B) enrolled women in basic nursing programs in preparation for World War II.
C) allowed women to serve in the military in limited noncombat jobs.
D) prepared the first women to serve in combat roles in the armed forces.
The correct answer is:
C) allowed women to serve in the military in limited noncombat jobs.
Explanation: Both the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and the Women in the Air Force (WAF) were established during World War II to enable women to join the military. However, they were restricted to noncombat roles, including support positions, which allowed them to serve and contribute to the war effort without engaging in direct combat.