Get direction, brotherhood,
and a mission for life
ALERT trains young men 17 and older to walk with Christ, lead with conviction, and earn real credentials — pilot, EMT, firefighter, rescue diver, etc. — on a 2,200-acre campus in East Texas. Watch what actually happens here:
Nine months on campus.
Structured like nothing
you've ever done.
No screens, no drifting, no anonymous crowd. You live, train, and study inside a unit of men held to one standard — and you enroll phase by phase, starting with the 9-week Basic Training. A normal day looks like this:
- Dawn PT and inspections — the body gets strong, the excuses get weak
- Scripture and discipleship — daily Bible study, mentorship, and scripture memorization
- Professional skills training — firefighting, emergency medicine, rescue, aviation, diving
- Real service — ALERT men deployed after the Oklahoma City bombing and the Columbia shuttle disaster
“ALERT's purpose is to forge extraordinary men who influence their world for Christ — men who are spiritually sound, physically fit, and ready to serve.”
Basic Training
Daily challenge. Escalating hikes up to a 24-hour endurance march, dawn PT, Scripture memory, drill. The habits that kept you stuck don't survive nine weeks.
Intermediate Training
A new discipline every week — firefighting, rope rescue, scuba, medical response — then a real one-week service deployment where the training gets used to help real people.
Advanced Training
Master one professional field — aviation, firefighting, emergency medicine, diving, technical rescue, and more — with certified instructors and credentials that follow you into any career or mission field.
Hard moments aren't the cost.
They're the point.
ALERT is built on six key pillars that transform boys into men:
The Gospel transforms
Everything starts with surrender to Christ — not behavior modification, transformation.
Discipline strengthens
Early morning PT, inspections, a standard of perfection. Discipline practiced daily becomes character.
Hardship matures
We don't shy away from hardship — we embrace it. The 24-hour hike exists on purpose.
Camaraderie sharpens
Isolation is not an option — teamwork, community, and adventure build lasting friendships.
Training equips
Faith. Personal competence. A foundation of skills and credentials that open real doors.
Service focuses
It all points outward — disaster response and a life spent strong to serve.
Hear it from the men
who stood where you stand
“Every day at ALERT, I learn to depend on Christ more. I've learned there is always room to grow — and that it is my walk with Him that really matters.”
“Before ALERT, my life was without direction and purpose — dead-end jobs and video games. ALERT has changed my life in leadership, discipline, physical strength, and so much more.”
“The unique tensions and challenges here forced me out of my comfort zone. It taught me to behave with conviction, think with clarity, and speak with authority.”
Straight answers
to the hard questions
Every doubt you have, someone stood on this campus with the same one. Big questions deserve more than fine print — so here's a real answer and a real video for each.
Who is ALERT for?
Who can join?
ALERT is designed for young men who have completed high school and want to grow into purposeful, capable leaders. Students must be at least 17 years old, unmarried, and physically able to participate in the program. Whether you're preparing for college, a career, ministry, or simply looking for direction, ALERT is for men who are ready to be challenged, grow in their faith, and make a lasting impact through a life of service.
What do I
get out of it?
At ALERT, you'll gain far more than practical skills. You'll develop discipline, confidence, resilience, leadership, and lifelong friendships while growing in your relationship with Christ. Through military-style training, hands-on experiences, professional instruction, and intentional discipleship, you'll leave better equipped to serve your family, church, community, and future career.
Why join ALERT instead of
just joining the military?
While ALERT uses a military-style structure to build discipline and character, our mission is different. ALERT's primary focus is developing men who are spiritually grounded, physically prepared, and ready to serve wherever God leads them. Many graduates go on to military service, first responder careers, business, ministry, or higher education, but ALERT emphasizes Christian discipleship and personal transformation alongside practical leadership training.
Is ALERT faith-based?
What do you teach biblically?
Yes. ALERT is a Christian discipleship program that is centered on the Gospel and the authority of Scripture. Rather than identifying with a specific denomination, ALERT affirms the historic, foundational doctrines of the Christian faith and encourages students to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through daily Bible study, prayer, mentorship, and intentional discipleship. Our goal is to help young men build a biblical worldview that shapes every area of life.
What does it cost?
Basic $5,550 · Intermediate $5,950 · Advanced from $4,975. Stackable discounts, installment plans, and scholarships — including a full-ride Commanders Scholarship every unit and $1,000/phase for sons of single mothers.
What do you believe?
ALERT is a discipleship program rooted in the Gospel and the authority of Scripture. It is not affiliated with any specific denomination. We teach the historic cardinal doctrines: inspiration of Scripture, the deity of Christ, and justification by faith. Ask us about our statement of faith.
Can we see it first?
Yes — book a free Preview Day (watch a real Advancement Ceremony, banquet included, plus a $300 tuition voucher) or a personal 2.5-hour campus tour with lunch.
Get to know ALERT
before you decide anything
Long-form conversations and real footage — the deepest look at ALERT you can get without setting foot on campus.
Ready? Apply.
Not sure yet? Let's talk.
Most families have the same questions before applying — cost, fitness, safety, timing. A free 45-minute discovery call answers all of them in one conversation.
Pick a time
Choose a 45-minute slot that works for you — students and parents both welcome on the line.
Talk it through
Goals, fitness, faith, finances, dates. Straight answers and the exact cost picture for your family.
Decide with clarity
If it's a fit, you leave with a step-by-step plan into Unit 75. If it's not, you'll hear that honestly too.
Your call is locked in
Check your phone — confirmation is on the way. An ALERT alum will call you at your chosen time.
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