i know some American young Marines. they are tough SOB's well the older ones. you shouldn't call them boy scouts because compared to us they are much more disciplined, fit, and neat (as in clean), although i do find there drill very relaxed and easy. i spent the summer with them and when we did our pt they thought it was a joke. i know one young marine that has the one that is like the anavet medal. it is even rarer than our anavet though. it is for top in boot camp or something.
they do get stupid ribbons for stupid reasons though. i was talking to one of them and they said they have been in for 2 years and ONLY had like 20 ribbons.