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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
Throwback Thursday
Unit 12 Rappelling.
For more photos of Unit 11, visit our Flickr account at the link in our bio.
#ALERTAcademy #forgingmen #tbt #Unit12 #1997
Never forget
“Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.” President George W. Bush
Photo by Jeffrey Blum
Delayed Cadence...Count
(One) Little louder
(Two) Roll your shoulders back
(Three) Lift your heads up high
(Four) Let me hear you cry
(One) Little louder
(Two) Can’t hear you
(Three) All together
(Four) Much better
(One, two, three, four, one, two...three, four)
#ALERTAcademy #forgingmen #cadence
"A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead, but is forced into a position of leadership by the inward pressure of the Holy Spirit and the press of the external situation." — A.W. Tozer
#ALERTAcademy #forgingmen #leadership #leadershipdevolopment
Emergency medicine
When an emergency happens or lives are at stake, will you be ready? ALERT’s EMT program takes students through a focused course on pre-hospital emergency care that includes two weeks of clinical training in the emergency room and on an ambulance. In addition, practical scenarios throughout the course simulate the experience of working in the field and help prepare students for a career in emergency medicine. Even if you do not plan to work as an EMT, the knowledge and skills that you learn in this class are invaluable, and may even save a life.
For more
information or to register, please visit our website at
the link in our bio.
#ALERTAcademy #forgingmen #EMT
#emergencymedicine
Throwback Thursday
Unit 11 River Crossing, Unit 11 was in Basic Training from February 24 to April 20, 1997. For more photos of Unit 11, visit our Flickr account at the link in our bio.
#ALERTAcademy #forgingmen #tbt #Unit11 #1997
Up in the morning with the rising sun,
Doing PT is a whole lot of fun.
I ate my breakfast too soon,
Boy was I hungry, ‘round noon.
Up in the morning at the break of day
Working so hard we never play
Running through the jungle where the sun don’t shine
All I do is double time
Up in the morning and out of the rack
Grab my clothes and put them on my back
Running cross the desert in the sifting sand
Drill Sergeant, look, I’ll give you a helping hand
Up in the morning with a whistle and a yell
I know that voice and I know it well
Drill Sergeant says you better hit the floor
And don’t be walking going out the door
#ALERTAcademy #forgingmen #cadence
Confidence in the water:
ALERT’s diving program is designed to help students master the water by training them in many different kinds of water environments. The skills, confidence, and technical certifications gained in this course will add tremendous value to any diver’s resumé regardless of their career path. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive the following National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI Worldwide) certifications:
Diving Emergency Management Provider
Nitrox
Drysuit Diver
Night & Limited Visibility Diver
Advanced Rescue SCUBA Diver
Underwater Digital Imaging Diver
Master SCUBA Diver
For more information, or to register, visit our website at the link in our bio.
#ALERTAcademy #forgingmen #scuba #diving
"The undisciplined is a headache to himself and a heartache to others, and is unprepared to face the stern realities of life." — Anonymous
#ALERTAcademy #forgingmen #discpline #quotes
Technical Rescue
The goal of ALERT’s Technical Rescue course is to equip men to serve in times of greatest need. During ALERT’s Tech Rescue course the men are trained on a variety of different gear options ranging from cutting edge products just entering service to tools that have been in use for decades. Tech Rescue includes training in:
• High-angle rescue
• Urban search and rescue
• Collapsed building stabilization and shoring
• Vehicle and machine rescue
• Swift water rescue
• Trench rescue
• Confined space rescue
For more information on any of ALERT’s training options, please visit the link in our bio.
#ALERTAcademy #forgingmen #technicalrescuetraining #technicalrescue
Awards and Promotions
The 2024-3 awards and promotions ceremony took place today as we close out the summer training quarter this week. Congratulations to all the men who promoted today!
In addition to the Battalion promotions, there was a change of command ceremony as Capt. Phillip Vanderford retired from his role as Battalion Commanding Officer. 1Lt. Samuel Winkler was promoted to the rank of Captain and took his place. Capt. Daniel Hawley was also promoted to the rank of Major in recognition of his appointment as Executive Officer of ALERT.
For more information about the ALERT Academy, please see the link in our bio.
#ALERTAcademy #forgingmen
Your dad was sad when you left (You’re right!)
Your mom was sad when you left (You’re right!)
Your brother was sad when you left (You’re right!)
Your sister was sad when you left (You’re right!)
Your dog was sad when you left (You’re right!)
Your cat was sad when you left (You’re right!)
Your dad,
your mom,
your brother,
your sister,
your dog,
your cat,
They all were sad when you left. (You’re right!)