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Royal Marines and US Marines on joint service

The account describes mutual respect expressed through teasing and practical jokes.

Question

How do Royal Marines and US Marines get along?

Short answer

The account describes mutual respect expressed through teasing and practical jokes.

Notes

Inter-service teasing is described as a sign that the two groups are comfortable with each other. Their willingness to wind one another up accompanies mutual respect. The answer presents this as an observation of service culture.