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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

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"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

Nafziger Leonard

"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 extraordinary men who influence their world for christ

“There’s nothing more miserable than living a double-faced life.”

At ALERT, we don’t just train men physically. We sharpen them from the inside out. Jesse challenged students with one of the most relentless questions in the Book of James: Are you radically whole, or are you fractured?

Saying one thing. Doing another. That’s not who we’re called to be.

There’s a better way. Radical wholeness. Because of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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“1, 2, 3... FOUR SIR.”

The count never stops. The weight never gets lighter. The standard never drops.

Workouts at the ALERT Academy push students past what they thought was possible. Log presses in the fog. Synchronized pushups on the field. Heavy squats in the weight room. Sledgehammer strikes under the floodlights.

Every rep builds more than muscle. It builds discipline. Grit. The kind of resilience that carries into every area of life.
This is where men are forged. Strong to serve.

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Less than 2 months out. Slots for Unit 75 are filling fast.

If you’re a young man looking for the next step in life, this is it. 

9 weeks of Basic Training. Discipline. Humility. Mental resilience. 

The kind of sharpening that doesn’t come easy.

We would encourage you to sign up today and join the march to 3,000 alumni.

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I’ve made my faith my own here.”
He came to ALERT after a medical condition closed the door on the military. What he didn’t expect was how deeply it would reshape him.

The selfishness fell away. The focus shifted from himself to the men around him, to his future family, to a faith that was finally his own.

ALERT doesn’t just train men. It forges them.

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"The church is full of hypocrites."You're right. It is.

But that's kind of the point. That's why we're there — because we know we need help. We say one thing and do another. We look good on the outside but we're broken on the inside.

The difference? Christians are just the ones willing to admit it.

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ALERT's Technical Rescue 3rd Phase pushes students through vertical operations, high-angle rope systems, and demanding litter haul and lower evolutions. No shortcuts. Every knot tied under load. Every descent earned. When the call comes, these men don't hesitate.

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Alarms. Teamwork. No quitting.
Battalion Initiation pushes ALERT students past what they think they can handle. Log presses, buddy carries, water drills, bear crawls. Every rep earned together.
This is where brotherhood is forged. This is where it starts.
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Seven lines. One standard.

The Code of Conduct isn’t something students recite and forget. At ALERT, it’s the baseline they’re measured against every single day, and the foundation they build the rest of their lives on.

Surrendered to Christ. Built to serve. Loyal to their brothers. Ready to defend the faith. Refusing to quit. Led by the Spirit. Rooted in Scripture.

These are young men who decided what they stood for before the world had a chance to decide for them.

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James 3 teaches us the power of the tongue.

Your words carry the power of life and death. 

The same tongue that blesses can also destroy.

A small bit controls the horse. A small rudder steers the ship. And the tongue? Small member. Great destruction.

The antidote isn't just watching your tongue. It's humility. It's surrendering your whole body to the Father.

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“Sometimes you have to trust in God and step out into the dark.”

He came to ALERT looking for discipline. What he found was deeper. Purpose. Confidence. A foundation built on something that doesn’t break.

Basic Training laid the building blocks. Intermediate Training built the structure. By Advanced Training, he knew exactly who he was and why he was there.

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Happy 4th of July from Jesse, the team, and all of us at ALERT.
250 years of independence. 250 years of God's faithfulness.
"And this be our motto: In God is our trust."

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Dive training at ALERT is exciting.

It is challenging. It is cold. It is dark. And that is exactly why it matters.

3rd Phase Dive Training (or Aquatics) takes men into the water every day to build confidence where pressure is real. Swimming. Gear handling. Swiftwater rescue. Night tactical work. Planning, executing, and finishing the mission, no matter how hard the conditions get.

This is not just about being in the water. It is about becoming confident in it.

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