The Price of Recruitment: Project 100,000

This chapter explores the controversial Project 100,000 during the Vietnam War, which allowed individuals with low IQs and medical issues to enlist in the military. Through personal anecdotes, the speaker shares the struggles and stigmas faced by these recruits, often labeled as 'McNamara's morons.' The narrative highlights the challenges of boot camp training and questions the implications of lowering military standards for recruitment.