In What year was the first spar sworn into the regular Coast Guard?

• A. 1969
• B. 1973
• C. 1980
• D. 1990

Answer: (B)

The main idea is the movement of women from reserve status into the regular Coast Guard, a turning point in how the service integrated female personnel. SPARS was the Coast Guard’s Women’s Reserve formed during World War II, and for many years they served in a reserve capacity rather than as regular active-duty members. In the early 1970s, the military broadly began opening regular-duty opportunities to women, and the Coast Guard followed this path. In 1973, the first SPAR was sworn into the regular Coast Guard, signifying the transition from reserve to regular status for the first time. This milestone reflects the broader push toward full integration of women into the regular armed forces. Earlier years had SPARS serving only in reserve; later years continued expanding opportunities, but 1973 was the first step into the regular ranks.