Yeah, but, the difference is a legitimate recruit or selection candidate can be a true "wannabe" and there's nothing wrong with that.

At least you guys have a "Stolen Valor" Act and you enforce it. In Canada, wearing medals and rank insignia that you haven't earned is technically illegal, but I've never heard of charges being laid. Strangely, in the UK, walting is legal - highly unappreciated by Her Majesty's Hitmen as you can tell on the above link, but still technically legal.