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.
Mission: Marine Combat Training Battalion trains Marines to be basic combat rifleman in order to prepare them for world wide deployment in the operating forces.. MCT General Information. Marine Combat Training Battalion consists of a 29-day course in which entry-level Marines are taught the common skills needed in combat.