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.
The U.S. Marine Corps is organized as an expeditionary force that can deploy quickly and launch amphibious operations or ground assaults. The Marine Air-Ground Task Force is organized into four elements: the command, ground, aviation and logistics combat elements.