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.
United States Marine Corps Recruit Training. The Drill Instructor conducts the vast majority of training a recruit will receive. United States Marine Corps Recruit Training (commonly known as boot camp) is a 13-week program of initial training that each recruit must successfully complete in order to serve in the United States Marine Corps.