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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
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 👇
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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.”
Leadership doesn’t happen by accident—and it definitely doesn’t happen in isolation.
ALERT’s 3rd Phase: Leadership & Communications is where men learn to lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Through real-world speaking opportunities, team leadership roles, and hands-on responsibility, they’re pushed to step up—not just for themselves, but for those they lead.
It’s not about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about being the one others trust to follow.
If you are ready to grow beyond training—and start leading—this is the next step.
Alumni—how did L&C prepare you to lead in the real world?
Survival Week strips it down to the essentials.
Build the fire. Cook the food. Make the shelter. The guys spent the week learning the skills most men have outsourced. Skills that don`t matter until the day they do.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
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“The gospel doesn’t require obedience, it produces it.” – Voddie Baucham
Missions sent the guys to Ethnos360 Wayumi to live a small piece of what a missionary actually faces. Translating the Bible. Evangelizing across a culture that doesn’t share your language, your terms, or your worldview.
The takeaway was simple. You can’t drop in for a short time and expect a long-term result. Communicating the gospel clearly takes learning the language, understanding the culture, and investing in the people.
That’s why Missions is a track at ALERT. Not just a trip, but a calling worth training for.
Learn more at alertacademy.com.
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Most parents mean well. They want to shield their sons from pain.
But protection from every hardship produces a generation of 20-year-olds who look like men and think like boys. Safety-ism doesn`t grow sons up. It keeps them stuck.
Basic Training at ALERT is intentionally hard because hardship is what builds boys into men.
That`s the work. That`s the point.
Learn more at alertacademy.com.
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Your son is pushing through Basic Training with Unit 74—but what comes next might matter even more.
2nd Phase is where the shift happens.
It’s where discipline turns into initiative.
Where following instructions turns into leading others.
Where young men begin to own their decisions, their communication, and their future.
Through hands-on training, real-world scenarios, and leadership development, 2nd Phase challenges them to think, step up, and serve at a higher level.
Many parents say this is where they see the biggest change—
not just in what their son can do, but in who he’s becoming.
If your son is in Unit 74, now is the time to start thinking about what’s next.
Check out our bio to learn more about 2nd Phase and secure your sons spot.
And alumni—jump in below ⬇️
How did 2nd Phase impact you? What changed for you during those weeks?