The Royal Marines were already moving toward a commando role, placing them closer to the path proposed for the Marine Raiders. The Special Boat Service is a more direct counterpart to the US Navy SEALs. This distinction separates a service-wide commando orientation from a smaller special-operations organization. It also supports the argument that the Raiders needed a protected specialist mission instead of conventional infantry assignments.
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Why the Royal Marines complicate the comparison
The comparison separates the Royal Marines' service-wide move toward a commando role from the smaller, more specialized SBS and US Navy SEALs.