Rivalry?

[nachtachrach]

Is there much rivalry between Marines and other Regiments? any stories?

[Bitty]

yes bewteen the cherry heads,

Theres a joke where a marine and a para in the toliet, and the marine does his business and walks out and the para says to him "oi you dirty bastard i was taught to wash my hands after using the toliet" the Marine repies "i was trained not to piss on my hand"

[Wee Willy Winkie]

yeh mate, especially between, like the previous poster mentioned, the marines and paras. As their both elite (bet i get some smartarse saying their not, just an expression) they are always saying there better than each other and the training is tougher, but when its crunch time they know they can depend on each other to help and get the job done. I 'ope I 'ave been of sum hassistance in this matta, W.W.W

[Felias]

As soon as I mentioned the word "Marine" to a Para, he said "I am not talking to you now." dunno if he was serious or sarcastic!

[KiwiBen]

There is it would seem a lot of friendly slagging between the Paras and Marines. I had a chat to a TA Para and he gave me a heap of friendly stick for wantig to be a marine, calling me a Cabbagehead etc. He then made it clear that far rather have Royal watching his bum than any other soldier. I am told there's a bit of rivalry between 29 Cdo RA and RM's. At the end of the day the British armed forces are internationally known for inter service teamwork.

Anyroad, join whichever regiment you like, they are all profesional and well trained. Be proud of who you are and what you have become, it doesn't matter what other people think of your unit or Regiment.

Cheers mate, Benjo

[Wholley]

drink and young bravado.

I'm still up with the first,But sadly run out of the second

[Sully]

KiwiBen has it in a nutshell. Two doors down lives a lad who used to be in the Pathfider Platoon and I often see his cat Twinkle when I leave for work in the morning. Good lad and we have a lot in common in our outlook on life.

I never really saw it as rivalry and didn't feel the need to cmpare myself and my oppo's to anyone else - we were unique, I after all the best don't bragg

[Bitty]

There is it would seem a lot of friendly slagging between the Paras and Marines. I had a chat to a TA Para and he gave me a heap of friendly stick for wantig to be a marine, calling me a Cabbagehead etc. He then made it clear that far rather have Royal watching his bum than any other soldier. I am told there's a bit of rivalry between 29 Cdo RA and RM's. At the end of the day the British armed forces are internationally known for inter service teamwork.

Anyroad, join whichever regiment you like, they are all profesional and well trained. Be proud of who you are and what you have become, it doesn't matter what other people think of your unit or Regiment.

Cheers mate, Benjo

is the TA para's name "Sheps"

[Artist]

When the shit hit's the fan Capbadge Rivalry goes our of the window.

If you ain't been in the shit then may I suggest that you shit in it! The only people who know about this stuff is people like me and a few others who have been at the pointed end. Most of you havent so wind your various necks in and Shit in it!

I am fed up with this sort of crap!

Artist

[Hostage_Negotiator]

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Loud applause from this callsign!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KiwiBen]

Bitty, can't remember the Paras name, he does wood chopping in Lancashire and thats about all I know about him.

And I apologise to Artist if I have stepped out of line on the subject, I make no claim to know a lot about the armed forces nor have I been under fire. The oppinion is my own.

So sorry mate, consider my head wound back in.

Benjo

[Artist]

Kiwiben

Sorry for the outburst but I get brassed off with Eijuts spouting about stuff they have read in a book or heard about from a bloke in a Pub.

Friendly rivalry is normal. However various Army units really do detest each other bigtime and fights in Garrison Towns between units is not uncommen. I once watched a mega punch up down in Bulford many years ago whilst sat in a Land Rover waiting for my Boss to kiss his Ladyfriend goodbye.

Back in 76 in Guz (Plymouth) 42 came back from NI, 40 came back from a Med trip, ditto CDOLOGREGTRM and 3 CDOBDERM. And HMS Ark Royal (the old one) and loads of Warships had returned from a six month deployment in the States. All at the same time. That first night the local Coppers, RM Police, Navy Crushers all just stood back and watched as Royal and Jack beat the living daylights out of all the Gobby Civvies who had "Taken Over" Union Street in their absence. It was FUN!

Artist

[Bliartheliar]

I like the t-shirts:

Army be the best (with the 'a' and 'y' crossed out in army).

'God is airborne', on the front with 'he failed the commando course' on the back.

Are thier any others?

[Sarastro]

US version!

A soldier, a sailor, an airman, and a marine get into an argument about
what armed force is the best. The argument gets so heated that they fail
to see an on-coming truck. They are hit and killed instantly. When they
arrive in heaven, they see Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates. So they
decide he can settle their argument. They walk up and ask him, "Saint
Peter, what Military Service is the best?" He thinks for a moment, then
says, "Well, I'm afraid I can't tell you. But I'll tell you what. I'll
talk to God next time I see Him, and I'll find out for you. In the mean
time, welcome to heaven." So they enter. Later, they see Saint Peter
while walking around, and they ask him about their question. But before
Saint Peter can say anything, trumpets blare, a bright light shines, and
a white dove flies out of the light with an envelope in it's beak. Saint
Peter says, "Ah, here's the answer from the Boss." He takes the letter,
and the dove flies off. He opens it, trumpets play, gold dust flies up,
and Saint Peter reads aloud:

FROM THE DESK OF GOD

TO: SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN, AND MARINES

RE: WHICH SERVICE IS BEST.

Dear Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines,
All branches of the United States Armed forces are truly honorable.
One should take pride in serving with the Military. You are all
well-trained men, all capable of pulling off your job exceedingly well.
Therefore, there is no superior service.

Sincerely,
God, USMC (Ret.)