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.
Basic training in the United States Marine Corps, also called boot camp, is renowned for its rigorous tactical training methods in building Marines into combat ready warriors. The Marine Corps trains recruits in two locations: Parris Island, S.C. and San Diego, Calif.