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.
Not only are the physical requirements tougher, but Marine Corps recruits are required to know and memorize a lot more information. All told, Marine Corps basic training is thirteen weeks long, with more than 70 âtraining daysâ in a period of twelve weeks. But donât let that number fool you. Recruits are expected to hit the ground running and you will start training the moment you step onto the yellow footprints.