What does the cryptic crossword clue "Apprehension as the marines do it? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Apprehension". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALA (synonym of "do") + RM (abbreviation of "marines"); definition: "Apprehension" The answer is ALARM.

Apprehension as the marines do it? (5)

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