WAVES Graduation, In Training

The video highlights the contributions of women in the Navy, showcasing their roles as ensigns and lieutenants. It features Mrs. Calvin Coolidge observing the women who are set to release men for combat duty. In Baltimore, advanced students in a maintenance course demonstrate their skills in handling heavy vehicles, including trucks and jeeps, at the Holabird Ordnance Automotive School. The video emphasizes the students' ability to manage vehicles in difficult conditions, underscoring their readiness to support military operations.

What role do the women in the Navy play according to the video?

• They are trained as combat soldiers.

• They are commissioned to release men for combat duty.

• They are in charge of naval logistics.

• They are responsible for naval strategy.

Who is mentioned as observing the women in the Navy?

• Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt

• Mrs. Calvin Coolidge

• Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy

• Mrs. Hillary Clinton

What type of vehicles do the students in Baltimore handle?

• Airplanes and helicopters

• Motorcycles and bicycles

• Boats and submarines

• Heavy trucks, weapon carriers, and jeeps

Where is the Holabird Ordnance Automotive School located?

• New York

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• Baltimore

What additional skills are taught in the comprehensive training?

• Navigation and map reading

• First aid and medical training

• Assembly work and complete overhaul of vehicles

• Cooking and sewing