Project 100,000: A Controversial Military Initiative

This chapter examines Project 100,000, a military recruitment program from the 1960s aimed at enlisting individuals with low IQs during the Vietnam War. The speakers analyze the origins, criticisms, and implications of lowering recruitment standards for combat troops, reflecting on the societal and ethical challenges faced by the military. They also connect the discussion to broader historical trends in military recruitment and the impact of media representations, such as the television series MASH.