I like to think of renown as a virtual representation of the "good ole boy system". It's alive and well in todays military and probably in other militaries, past and present. In some cases/places its all about who you know. Say base supply only has two left of a certain piece of equipment. If you got the connections or if the guy in supply owes you a favor, all you got to do is place a phone call and call in the favor. Or say, you call him and say, "hey man i need a favor". Well, sure you get the part, but now you owe him.
Its influence.. its renown in action. it's not fair but in many place its how it works.
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