Join ALERT Cadet
ENLIST IN BASIC TRAINING
Cost: $45
When you enlist, you’ll receive one copy of the ALERT Cadet Basic Training Manual (view sample) for each participating family member, including Dad. Completion of the BTM takes 2 to 4 weeks, and is a prerequisite for membership as an ALERT Cadet. For details on how ALERT Cadet works, view the “Welcome to ALERT Cadet” Booklet.

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Advance to ALERT Cadet Membership
Cost: $59 (+$30/each for any chambrays)
Renewal: $20/year
Upon completion of each Basic Training Manual, a father and son may submit the ALERT Cadet Advancement Application to earn their first ALERT Cadet rank and receive their membership card and Phase 1 Handbooks. Additional sons may advance for a one-time cost of $24.99.
Uniforms
The purposes of the ALERT Cadet uniform are identification, recognition, and motivation, but they are not not required to be an ALERT Cadet.
Duty Uniform
The Duty Uniform may be purchased when enlisting in Basic Training for $49. The Duty Uniform is required before the purchase of the Chambray.
Chambray
The Chambray may be purchased when advancing to ALERT Cadet Membership for $30 (or at a later date for $42).
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