Project 100,000: A Controversial Initiative

This chapter explores Project 100,000, a military program that allowed individuals with lower mental aptitude to enlist for the Vietnam War, leading to tragic outcomes in combat. It highlights the frustrations of veterans regarding the lack of justification for such policies and the disproportionate casualties among these recruits. The narrative emphasizes the moral and societal implications of the draft system, questioning the fairness of enlisting those unprepared for the realities of war.