👉 A guidewife is a term used in the United States Navy to refer to a female officer who has completed all of her basic training and is eligible for promotion. This title was established by President Woodrow Wilson, who believed that women should be given equal opportunities in the military. The term "guidwife" was introduced during World War II when it was recognized that women would need additional education and training to prepare them for combat roles. The Navy's policy of promoting female officers began in 19
