To apply for ALERT Basic Training, download the following forms:
Eligibility
Please read these requirements carefully as changes have recently been made to the application process.
- Young men at least 17 years of age
- Medically and physically qualified: Young men must pass a sports physical (dated within 60 days of the Basic Training start date)
- Enrollment in the Advanced Training Institute (ATI) —or— For non-ATI students: Completion of state high school graduation requirements
Ready to start the application process? Follow these steps:
STEP 1
Complete an application, which must include all of the following:
a) ALERT Application & Questionnaire
b) ALERT Father Questionnaire
c) Medical History Form—includes Release of Liability and Medical Consent form
d) BT Physical Examination Form—filled out by a qualified medical doctor. Please remember, this physical must be dated within 60 days of the Basic Training start date. You may mail this form in later, or hand carry it to us when you arrive.
e) ALERT Physical Training Standards Form
Photographs:
- 1 family photograph (any size), taken in the last year
- 2 personal photographs (any size), taken in the last year
- $35.00 application fee (check made payable to ALERT)
In addition, you will want to begin the following preparation at home:
f) Start memorizing the book of I Peter (KJV)
g) Start a physical fitness program at home
h) Obtain a valid U.S. Passport
STEP 2
Mail the above information to:
International ALERT Academy
Attn: Basic Training—Confidential
One Academy Blvd. • Big Sandy, TX 75755
STEP 3
After receiving and reviewing your application, an ALERT officer will conduct a phone interview to discuss your eligibility. Please allow 4 weeks from the day we receive your application to make this call.
You will be carefully screened for risk of failure, and every effort will be made to ensure a positive experience at ALERT. Additional preparation programs or even deferred enrollment is preferred to the risk of failure.
If it is determined that a candidate is in need of further preparation before Basic Training, one of the following options may be suggested:
1) At-home preparation to resolve deficiencies, or
2) Core Training—a 4-week, in-residence, preparation program.
Following or during the phone interview, a decision or recommendation will be made regarding the training path that would be best for you.
STEP 4
Written confirmation of your acceptance for an upcoming Basic Training unit will be sent by mail, along with the final instructions for preparation, Medical Insurance Information form, Transportation form, and a packing list.
Note: The ALERT Transportation department needs your travel information if flying, traveling by bus, or car.
the ALERT store:
Don’t really know what to buy or where to buy it? Have no worries, the ALERT store is here to help! We have all of the products that you will need for your training and with a well experienced staff we can help you get fitted! Visit our website today to learn more or you can call us at: 903.636.9232.
