Basic Training Unit 40- R-Night
September 17th, 2008
Basic Training Unit 40 Cadre prepare for the recruits to arrive.
Members of the ALERT color guard line up for the opening ceremony.
71 new recruits were lead into the gym to begin the introduction to
Basic Training: R-night
Col. Tanner addressed the group encouraging them to press towards
thier goal with endurance.
The recruits were greeted by with a warm welcome from the staff
families and current members of the battalion.
As the night moved on Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Stephen Falkenstine
read off names and gave recruits their squad assignments.
Each squad carries 7-8 recruits and one squad leader.
With 71 new recruits, Unit 40 is one of the biggest Basic Trainings
in ALERT history.
Basic Training Unit 40 R-night Photo
Basic Training Unit 39 – Day 50 (part 2)
May 12th, 2008
(PT Test)
Recruits took the ALERT Physical Fitness test this morning. Passing the test is a requirement to complete Basic Training.
The PT Test consists of three components: The 2-minute max pushup, the 2-minute max situp, and a timed two mile run.
Basic Training Unit 39 – Day 50
May 12th, 2008
(Morning Wakeup)
Early each morning, the recruits are woken up and bring the room up to inspection standards.
The first scheduled activity each morning is 45 minutes of “AM Watch”—time spent in God’s word and in prayer.
Basic Training Unit 39 – Day 48
May 12th, 2008
(Saturday Inspection)
The men of Unit 39 have lined for inspection every Saturday.
The cadre inspects both uniforms and rooms; the standard is perfection.
This Saturday, the recruits met the standard and passed for the first time. Few units pass this early in Basic.
The traditional reward for passing is a party complete with a cookout, ultimate frisbee and ice cream.
Basic Training Unit 39 – Day 32
May 9th, 2008
Nav\Med Exercise
Basic Training Unit 39 – Day 29
May 9th, 2008
River Crossing Competition
Recruits in Basic Training Unit 39 receive instruction from Cpt. Keon Pendergast in preparation for the River Crossing Competition.
A squad works together to setup the river crossing rope system. The River Crossing Competition challenges each squad to improve their teamwork and speed.
Cpl. Wade Johnson, Delta’s squad leader, assists a recruit on to the rope system.
The rope system used allows an entire group of men to cross the river with only one man getting wet.
After completing each river crossing, the squad discusses what went well and what areas can be improved.
Basic Training Unit 39 – Day 29
April 22nd, 2008
(Survival Week Shelter Building)
Basic Training Unit 39 – Day 26
April 18th, 2008
Basic Training Unit 39 – Day 22
April 16th, 2008
(Pogie Night)
Basic Training Unit 39 – Day 19
April 16th, 2008
