US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort McClellan, AL)

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NOMEN'S ARMY CGRPS am-.---fmt-.Vrana training activities had been moved from Fort Lee, Virginia. In September of that year the Center was 1 formally dedicated as the home of the Women's Army Corps by General Matthew B. Fiidgway, then Army Chief of Staff. VIETNAM The first WAC officer was assigned to Vietnam as early as 1962. Two WAC advisors to the Republic of Mietnam Women's Armed Service Corps arrived in Saigon in 1965. A WAC detachment was established at Long Binh in 1966 to support Headquarters, US Army Vietnam in accomplishing its mission. THE WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS, 1972-1978 In August 1972 the Secretary of the Army announced plans for the expan- sion of the Women's Army Corps. This expansion was based on the Army's need to meet the all volunteer goal. By the end of 1978 the WAC enlisted strength was expected to expand to about 50,000. Along with this expan- sion, important policy changes were put into effect to fulfill the Army's desire to grant equal opportunities to all its members. Women may now serve in over 400 Military Occupational Speciali- ties. Previously, women could only be sent overseas after completing one year of active duty. They are now eligible for overseas duty after 'completion of Advanced Individual Training or only 16 weeks of active duty. Women now serve as military police, may drive heavy vehicles and may work in mess halls that serve only men. One of the most significant changes occured in December 1972 when the Secretary of the Army approved a change in regulations whereby women would be permitted to command men. Another important policy change concerns the integration of housing. Under this policy, women may be housed under the same roof as men with due regard for privacy and the existence of separate en- trances. ln keeping with the integrated Army policy, women who are assigned to military units perform their duties as membe'rs of the entire unit and they are proving themselves admirably. Women soldiers have come a long way from being an Auxiliary . They are serving with pride and dignity' along with their fellow soldiers. . A NEW ERA FORT MCCLELLAN WAC barracks under construction Mid fifties Gurdon ceremony at Fort McClellan During the Spanish American War the Army found that the Choccolocco Mountains would be an ideal background for artillery firing ranges ln 1917 the post was established by the War Department and named after Major General George B McClellan The famed 29th Infantry Division lthe Blue and Grayl trained at Camp McClellan prior to departing for France in World War I Fort McClellan was designated a permanent post in July 1929 and construction proceeded during the thirties under the governments public relief program The Investment paid oft in 1941 On the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor most half a million men trained at Fort McClellan during World War Il The post was also the site of a POW camp for German and Italian prisoners who had been captured in Europe The post was placed on inactive status in 1947 Three years later training facilities were rehabilitated and in 1951 Fort McClellan became the home of the Army Chemical Corps During the Vietnam era the post administered advanced training for mfantrymen ln 1954 Fort McClellan became the permanent home of the Women s Army Corps Since that time thousands of young women have received their basic training at Fort Mc Clellan The WAC Center alsoconducted Officer Orientation Course for newly com missloned officers as well as DCS for enlisted women who are candidates for com missions l I the 27th.lnfantry Division was in training and had its overseas orders 12 days later. Al- ln March 1978 a bill was passed in Congress to deactivate the Women's Army Corps. In October 1978 the Women's Army Corps was deactivated. The motto, All for One and One for All is now a reality in the United States Army. - Today's Wacs serve ln many interesting jobs

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Q, pe -If x, ,1 V4.1-Q ' .2 .wa- n-.., ,,- 1' gf X .1 i' C They are members ot a demanding prolession. They take young women lrom every part el the nation, from large cities and 'small towns, and teach them to be members ot a team. They teach the basics ol military lite. They guide and they counsel. By personal example they impart a spirit ot duty and dignity which is essential to members ol today's Army. The close relationship between trainer and trainee produces sell-confidence and pride which is so evident in the graduating companies as they pass in reveiw on graduation dey. As their former trainees depart lor new assignments these professionals prepare to meet their new platoons and the process begins once again. They are in aedernanding prolession. They are Drill Sergeants. I , ,MW A . M sf. fx-' r -F1 . . . ,S mf. , , . --1 f is 4 l 'a Ls ,X U .X if ig -, wx . Q5 tl?