Karoshi i think thats exactly where the problem lays.....RANK and DECORATIONS.
only speaking for our unit...we DO have a rank structure in keeping with our recon unit.
As we have multiple vehicles and multiple platoons we utilise correct rankings for vehicle commanders ,drivers, infantrymen , Squad leaders etc as that was "correct" for the period and the unit we represent....
It has the desired unit effect and also as we portray "actual" people we DONT abuse the rank
Just my £1 worth
Regards
Lloyd