Preparing for Basic Training
“Preparation is the key to success.”
It is our desire that each man successfully finish Basic Training and come away with a firmer foundation mentally, physically, and spiritually.
In order to set you up for success we have put together a preparatory program to guide you in weeks prior to Basic Training. You may start it at any time before Basic Training and you do not have to do it at the pace or sequence that we have prescribed. This preparatory program is not a requirement!
Physical Training
PT Preparation Schedule
Plan on starting this 8 weeks prior to your arrival at Basic Training.
If you find the PT is too easy or too hard you may adjust them as needed. They are just designed to help you.
Day 1: Circuit Training
5 push-ups
10 sit-ups
15 squats
Three rounds for time.
Day 2: Circuit Training
10 flutter-kicks
10 jumping jacks
5 burpees
Three rounds for time.
Day 3: Run
1 mile run
in under 10 minutes.
Day 4: Tabata
10 seconds of push-ups 20 seconds of rest
Five rounds.
Day 5: Ab-blast
10 sit-ups
10 flutter-kicks
10 crunches
Three rounds for time.
Day 1: Circuit Training
5 push-ups
10 sit-ups
15 squats
Four rounds for time.
Day 2: Circuit Training
10 flutter-kicks
10 jumping jacks
5 burpees
Four rounds for time.
Day 3: Run
1 mile run
in under 10 minutes.
Run five 100-meter sprints with 1 minute breaks.
Day 4: Tabata
15 seconds of push-ups 15 seconds of rest
Six rounds.
Day 5: Ab-blast
10 sit-ups
10 flutter-kicks
10 crunches
Four rounds for time.
Day 1: ALERT PT Test
2 minutes max of push-ups
2 minutes max of sit-ups
2 mile run
Record numbers and
email to ALERT.
Day 2: Push-up Pyramid
1 push-up then break
2 push-ups then break
3 push-up then break
Continue up to 7 and
then back down to 1
Day 3: Ab-blast
10 sit-ups
10 flutter-kicks
10 crunches
Five rounds for time.
Day 4: Run
1 mile run
in under 9 minutes.
Run seven 100-meter sprints with 45 second breaks.
Day 5: Squat Pyramid
1 up to 7 and
back down to 1
Use the pyramid pattern from Day 2 of this week.
Day 1: Push-up Pyramid
1 up to 8 and
back down to 1
Day 2: Squat Pyramid
1 up to 8 and
back down to 1
Day 3: Run
2 mile run in under 20 minutes.
Day 4: Ab-blast
10 sit-ups
10 flutter-kicks
10 crunches
Five rounds for time.
Day 5: Circuit Training
5 push-ups
10 sit-ups
15 squats
Five rounds for time.
Day 1: Push-up Pyramid
Diamond Push-up
1 up to 6, back down to 1
Wide Arm Push-up
1 up to 6, back down to 1
Day 2: Circuit Training
10 squats
10 flutter-kicks
10 squat jumps
Five rounds for time.
Day 3: Run
2 mile run in under 20 minutes.
Day 4: Ab-blast
10 sit-ups
10 flutter-kicks
10 crunches
Five rounds for time.
Day 5: Circuit Training
5 push-ups
10 sit-ups
15 squats
Five rounds for time.
Day 1:ALERT PT Test
2 minutes max of push-ups
2 minutes max of sit-ups
2 mile run
Record numbers and email to ALERT.
Day 2: Squat Pyramid
1 up to 9 and
back down to 1
Day 3: Tabata
20 seconds of push-ups 10 seconds of rest
Eight rounds.
Day 4: Circuit Training
10 sit-ups
10 flutter-kicks
10 squat
Seven rounds for time.
Day 5: Run
2 mile run
in under 17 minutes.
Run eight 100-meter sprints with 45 second breaks.
Day 1: Circuit Training
5 push-ups
10 sit-ups
15 squats
Eight rounds for time.
Day 2: Push-up Pyramid
Diamond Push-up
1 up to 7, back down to 1
Wide Arm Push-up
1 up to 7, back down to 1
Day 3: Circuit Training
10 squats
10 flutter-kicks
15 squats jumps
Six rounds for time.
Day 4: Ab-blast
10 sit-ups
10 flutter-kicks
10 crunches
Six rounds for time.
Day 5: Run
2 mile run
in under 17 minutes.
Run eight 100-meter sprints with 30 second breaks.
Day 1: Circuit Training
5 push-ups
10 sit-ups
15 squats
Ten rounds for time.
Day 2: Tabata
20 seconds of push-ups 10 seconds of rest
Eight rounds.
Day 3: Circuit Training
10 sit-ups
10 flutter-kicks
10 squats
Eight rounds for time.
Day 4: Run
2 mile run
in under 16 minutes.
Run ten 100-meter sprints with 30 second breaks.
Day 5: Ab-blast
10 sit-ups
10 flutter-kicks
10 crunches
Seven rounds for time.
Scripture Memory
We have found that it is extremely helpful to have at least the 1st chapter memorized before your start date of Basic.
Start memorizing the book of 1 Peter in the King James Version. The time you spend working toward that goal beforehand will significantly ease the pressure of weekly deadlines once you arrive.
This recommended program covers 1 Peter 1 & 2 by giving you a verse a day for 8 weeks.
1 Peter Memorization Schedule
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Week One: 1 Peter 1:1-7
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Week Two: 1 Peter 1:8-13
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Week Three: 1 Peter 1:14-19
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Week Four: 1 Peter 1:20-25
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Week Five: 1 Peter 2:1-7
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Week Six: 1 Peter 2:8-13
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Week Seven: 1 Peter 2:14-19
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Week Eight: 1 Peter 2:20-25
1 Peter Audio Clips
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Packing List
Basic Training Packing List
Items on the Basic Training Packing List must be purchased and brought with recruits to Basic Training. Many of these items may be purchased through the ALERT Store. All items are required, regardless of season.
All necessary uniform items will be provided. See Basic Training Issued Items on page 2 of the packing list.
