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.
During the first week of basic training, Marine recruits undergo evaluations and tests. Over the following weeks they learn various skills to prepare them for combat. In Week 2 they learn basic Marine discipline and routine. Week 3 focuses on bayonet combat. Week 4 covers rifle combat, with padded pugil sticks used in place of rifles. By Week 5, recruits will begin hand-to-hand combat training.