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 United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea,[6]using the mobility of the Unitedâ¦ States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States.