During the Vietnam War, the US was recruiting low-IQ men to meet the requirements for the Asian conflict. The recruits were called McNamara Morons. It was initiated by the US Department of Defense to recruit soldiers who would previously have been below military medical standards. The Hollywood movie Forrest Gump was based on this. Conflicts … Continue reading Thousands Of ‘Forrest Gumps’ To Join US Navy As It Struggles To Attract Recruits; Doors Now Open For High School Dropouts