An instance of a person falsely claiming to have served in the military, or of a member of the military falsely claiming to have served in hazardous conditions, in order to gain the respect and other benefits associated with such service.
The respect or benefits so gained
Any instance of falsely claiming to be of a respected group to gain that respect.
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