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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
Most people think love looks like warm feelings and nice words.
Christ had a different definition. He called it laying down your life. Picking up your cross. Choosing someone else over yourself when it costs you something real.
That is the love these men are learning to walk in. Not the kind you talk about. The kind you live out when you are exhausted, when it is inconvenient, when nobody is watching.
This is what it actually looks like.
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24 hours. No quitting.
The endurance hike isn’t about speed. It’s about what happens when your legs are done, your feet are wrecked, and the only thing left is the man next to you and the standard you signed up for. Basic Training students push through the dark, through the doubt, and through the miles, because strong men aren’t born on easy ground.
This is where grit gets built. This is ALERT. 👊
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Most guys know what they believe. Few know how to lead from it.
The Leadership & Communications track doesn’t just teach you how to talk. It teaches you how to lead yourself first. How to study Scripture word by word. How to set goals you’ll actually follow through on. How to communicate your convictions with clarity.
The men who come back as Cadre didn’t just complete it. They lived it.
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When’s the last time you actually stuck with something?
Not started it. Not tried it for a week. Actually saw it through.
ALERT has a way of building that in you. Through the hard days, the moments you want to quit, the times you’re running on nothing. You come out the other side knowing you can finish what you start.
And that changes everything.
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Throwback Thursday - Unit 16 - River Crossing
Unit 16 was in Basic Training from September 22 – November 14, 1998.
What memory from Basic stands out the most to you?
Tag a brother from Unit 16 who was there beside you.
Week one, you`re a group of strangers wearing the same uniform. Week six, you`re starting to connect as a team.
That`s the story for Echo. What looked like it might be friction in the beginning is starting to look like a squad. The hard mornings, the medical scenarios, the river crossings, the inspections — none of it gets done alone. The pressure either splits a team or builds one. Echo`s building.
This is Basic Training at ALERT. Where strangers become brothers, one hard day at a time.
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The world tells you love is a feeling.
Scripture says otherwise.
Love is a choice. That’s not a motivational quote. That’s what the apostle John wrote. And it means that every day, in Basic Training and beyond, you are choosing whether or not you love the men around you.
Not with words. Not with talk. But in truth.
ALERT exists to build men who make that choice, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.
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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.
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“Nothing disciplines the flesh like service, and nothing transforms the flesh like serving in hiddenness.” – Richard J. Foster