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 âRecon Marineâsâ basic mission is to scout out the enemy and report what they find. Air combat elements are similarly grouped in the first, second and third Marine Aircraft Wings (MAWâs). Marine tactics and doctrine tends to emphasize aggressiveness and the offensive, compared to Army tactics for similar units.