Stroke: a stroke occurs when there is a blocked (embolism) or ruptured (aneurysm/hemorrhage) blood vessel that supplies the brain, leading to severe and permanent damage to the tissues of the brain. A very severe stroke can cause brain death.
MCT: Marine Combat Training. All non-infantry Marines, upon completion of recruit training, will undergo Marine Combat Training (MCT). MCT consists of 29 days of battle skills training that enables Marines, regardless of MOS, to operate in a combat environment.
Recruits crawl through a simulated battlefield as a part of a combat training course at Parris Island. This Basic Warrior Training develops recruitsâ newly learned combat skills such as tactical communication and movement -- skills that will be built upon throughout their Marine Corps careers.