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Handbooks Overview

ALERT Cadet Basic Training Manual The first booklet in the ALERT Cadet program is the Basic Training Manual (BTM). Completion of this booklet by both the father and the son is required for ALERT Cadet membership (Advancement). The BTM teaches skills and...

Phase Booklet Substitutions

This is a reminder that in any Phase Booklet you have the discretion to substitute a skill and/or an activity in which you and your sons(s) are interested.  The ALERT Cadet discipleship toolbox is yours to use as you see fit for your family.  We are about your success...

Family Devotions 

Have you thought about using elements of a Handbook for developing family devotions?  It is yet another way to maintain the priority of the spiritual needs of the whole family while at the same time making progress on your own discipleship...

Suggestions for Handbook Progress

Outline an entire Handbook, or at least each phase, ahead of time in order to visualize what needs to be scheduled within your established time frame. When there are sons in different phases, schedule them to begin and complete their phases at the same time. Don’t...

How We Plan a Phase Booklet for ALERT Cadet

By 2Lt. Mark Fields – PA 4th Alpha Originally, our twins Joshua and Stephen wanted to ensure that we could earn Good Conduct with each Handbook. We have found that the best way to ensure that we complete a Phase Booklet is to stick with the six-week format. Over time...

Craig’s ALERT Cadet Story

What Alert Cadet Has Meant to Me Our journey with Alert Cadet began 8 years ago when my wife and I attended a homeschoolconference in Massachusetts. Who was there? Lt. Col. Doug Dagarin representing Alert Cadet.I was drawn to the concept of a “toolbox” that I could...