Yes, it was based on a real - life military idea. There were situations where the military had to utilize soldiers with different issues for certain operations.
Yes, it was. The movie 'The Dirty Dozen' was loosely based on a real - life concept. It was inspired by the idea of using soldiers with various disciplinary problems in special and dangerous military operations.
To some extent. While not a completely accurate account, 'The Dirty Dozen' incorporates elements of truth from historical military scenarios and individuals.
Well, it has roots in real war scenarios, but it's more of a fictionalized account that incorporates true elements to build an exciting story for the screen.