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ALERT's Purpose is to forge extraordinary men who influence their world for Christ.
ALERT utilizes a military-style structure, intentional discipleship, unique experiences, and professional skills training to create an environment that facilitates the forging process. Our goal is to create men who are spiritually sound, physically fit, and ready to serve.
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"Every day at ALERT, I learn to depend on Christ more. I’ve learned there is always room to grow, that I don’t have all the answers, and most importantly, that it is my walk with Him that really matters."
Kenjie S. | Unit 66
"Before I came to the ALERT program, my life was without direction and purpose. I would spend my time working dead-end jobs and playing video games, and occasionally participating in outdoor activities if invited. After going through Basic training, I saw a glimpse of what I could be if I wanted to change. Over my time at ALERT, I have seen God’s grace to me as my faith and reliance on Him grew. I can say for certain that ALERT has changed my life for the better in terms of leadership, discipline, physical strength, and so much more. I will forever be grateful to this program and the men in it."
Joshua L. | Unit 64
"The unique tensions and challenges that I faced here forced me to rely on God and get out of my comfort zone. It taught me to behave with conviction, think with clarity, and speak with authority. ALERT gave me a valuable perspective about life, God, and people that I never had before."
Len N. | Unit 61
Forging
Unit 74 completed their Endurance Hike this morning, covering 56 miles in 24 hours.
The Endurance Hike is one of the defining milestones of Basic Training and one of the toughest physical and mental challenges at ALERT.
Through long hours, sore feet, and hiking through the night, the men of Unit 74 pushed through and finished strong. We are proud of the perseverance, teamwork, and determination they displayed every step of the way.
We also want to recognize the alumni from Units 22, 44, 52, and 71 who returned to hike alongside Unit 74 or assist the Logistics team. Your willingness to come back and encourage the next generation speaks volumes about the brotherhood built at ALERT.
If you are an ALERT alum interested in joining a future Endurance Hike, follow this link for details: https://alertacademy.com/alumni/endurance-hike/
Alumni — what do you remember most about your Endurance Hike?
Dinner break is over, and Unit 74 is back on the trail.
With miles still ahead and the toughest hours of the night approaching, the recruits are digging deep and continuing to push forward together.
Parents and alumni — flood the comments with encouragement as they head into the second half of the Endurance Hike. Let them know people are cheering them on all across the country.
Endurance Hike
Unit 74 is currently in the middle of their 24-hour Endurance Hike. They’ll continue hiking through the night and are expected to finish early tomorrow morning.
These are some of the hardest moments of Basic Training — when the miles add up, exhaustion sets in, and perseverance matters most.
Parents, family members, and alumni — drop an encouraging comment below for the recruits as they push toward the finish line.
For more information on ALERT Basic Training, check the link in our bio.
“Nothing disciplines the flesh like service, and nothing transforms the flesh like serving in hiddenness.” – Richard J. Foster
The 12-hour hike.
Twelve hours under a ruck, one step at a time. Long enough that the legs go quiet, the mind starts to argue, and every easy excuse to quit has already been used.
This is where students find out what they actually have in them. And just as important, who`s walking beside them when it gets heavy. You don`t finish this one alone. Nobody does.
That`s the point. Hard things, done together, build men who can be counted on.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
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You can read about ALERT all day. Preview Day lets you stand on the ground and see it for yourself.
Tour the campus. Sit in on a Q&A. Watch a Basic Training skills demonstration, drill and ceremony review, and the Advancement Ceremony for the current unit. Talk with the students actually doing it and the staff running it. Bring your parents. Ask the hard questions.
It`s a free 7-hour day, includes a complimentary banquet meal for the candidate and up to two guests, and every candidate who attends gets a $300 voucher toward Basic Training.
Upcoming dates:
May 29, 2026
November 13, 2026
Reserve your spot at the link in our bio.
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The River Crossing Competition.
ALERT students compete to build a rope system, get every man across the water, tear it down, and call done. Fastest time wins.
It’s not just speed. It’s knots that hold. Communication that doesn’t break down. Trust in the man on the other end of the rope. The clock punishes any team that hasn’t actually become a team yet.
That’s why we run it. Under pressure, you find out fast who’s been sharpening each other and who hasn’t.
Learn more at the link in our bio
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Not every guy leaves ALERT on the same path.
But they all leave changed.
For parents—this isn’t about choosing his future. It’s about preparing him for it.
About 1/3 step into emergency services.
Another 1/3 enlist.
Others pursue trades, college, and the workforce.
Alumni—how did Basic shape your direction? Drop it below 👇
🔗 Link in bio
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You can picture what hard looks like from the outside. You can`t feel it until you`re standing in it.
That`s the gap Basic Training closes. The pressure isn`t there to break a man. It`s there to show him what he`s actually made of, and then build something stronger in its place.
This is the work that shapes the rest of a life.
Learn more at the website in our bio.
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Throwback Thursday - Unit 15 - A Man and his POGIE
Unit 15 was in Basic Training from June 30 – August 22, 1998.
What moment from Basic defined your time there?
Tag a brother from Unit 15 who went through it with you.
Ask the average person what kind of God we serve, and you`ll hear the same answer. A God of rules. A God of regulation.
That`s not the God of the Bible. His law is a law of liberty, not a law of restriction. The boundaries that feel like they`re ruining your fun are the ones keeping you alive.
At ALERT, we train students to know the God who actually is. Not the God they assumed.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
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When my granny was a’ 91
She did PT just for fun.
When my granny was a’ 92
She did PT better than you.
When my granny was a’ 93
She did PT better than me.
When my granny was a’ 94
She did PT super hard core.
When my granny was a’ 95
She did PT to stay alive.
When my granny was a’ 96
She did PT just for kicks.
When my granny was a’ 97
She up, died, and went to heav’n.
When my granny was a’ 98
She went side-straddle hoppin’ through the pearly gate
St. Peter looked at her with a grin
He said “Drop, Granny! and knock out ten.”