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.
Realistic training was the goal when Marines with 2nd CEB participated in the Infantry Immersion Trainer at Camp Lejeune, Oct. 9, 2015. The Infantry Immersion Trainer puts Marines in an environment that simulates a deployment. Read Story.