WAC Training Battalion

The WAC Training Battalion was a pivotal unit within the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), established during World War II to train female soldiers for non-combat roles in the U.S. Army. Formed in the early 1940s, the battalion was headquartered at key training centers such as Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and later at Fort McClellan, Alabama. The battalion provided rigorous basic and specialized instruction in administration, logistics, communications, and technical skills, enabling women to serve effectively across the globe. The WAC Training Battalion played a crucial role in the integration and professional development of women in the U.S. military until the disbandment of the WAC in 1978.