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.
Marine who has successfully completed or is currently serving in an assignment. as a drill instructor, recruiter, Marine Security Guard or Marine Corps. Security Force member, or who has earned the additional MOS of 8513, Combat. Skills Instructor, will be considered as highly qualified for promotion.