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.
USMC Boot Camp - Basic Training. Marine Corps Basic Training is demanding. Prepare yourself for Boot Camp, mentally and physically. Although the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) may be the smallest service in the Department of Defense, it is by far the force that has taken many of the toughest missions the chain of command can throw at them.