How was Forrest Gump inducted into the military despite being a bit mentally challenged?
I know the military demands for a candidate which serves as the right fit. But looking at Forrest Gump I think one would have to think maybe thrice!!
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He was not mentally challenged or something but he got low IQ:
Image copied from a Quora post covering the same concern and most of the answer there also point out the same thing. And also don't forget he got a football scholarship due to his athletic abilities os, of course, he is quite capable to serve in Army.
Here is all the requirement listed which you need to fulfill to get in the army and it's nowhere mentioned that you need high IQ or even average. So we can assume he did clear all test and got there by fair means.
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How did Forrest Gump get in the military?
In the ArmyAt his college graduation in 1967, Forrest was approached by an army recruiter who asked if he'd "... given any thought to his future". Soon after, Forrest would join the United States Army.What disability does Forrest Gump have?
They noticed that Forrest Gump shows a variety of disabilities. Forrest clearly has an intellectual disability, but also has a physical impairment\u2014his leg braces\u2014as a child. Lt. Dan's missing legs are the most obvious physical disability in the film, but Jenny's AIDS is also disabling.Why did Forrest fit in the army so well?
Forrest Gump : [narrates] Now for some reason I fit in the army like one of them round pegs. It's not really hard. You just make your bed real neat and remember to stand up straight and always answer every question with "Yes, drill sergeant."Tom Hanks Re-Enacts Iconic Forrest Gump Scene - The Graham Norton Show
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