Choose to Attend
The Challenger must understand the program, want to participate and accept its standards. Parents and Challengers should make the decision together.
FITNESS + FOUNDATION
Cadet Fitness Challenge +
Cadet Basic Training
Begin with a focused week of physical readiness and healthy habits before Basic Training.
Camp Liberty · Battleground, Alabama · Cullman County, North Alabama
COMPLETE PROGRAM3 weeks
PUBLISHED PACKAGE TUITION$3,650
WHO IT IS FORFirst-year Challengers · ages 13–18
- Dates & Tuition · USD
- Fitness + Basic combination: Jun 6–26 · $3,650
- Before Enrollment
- Review Package Eligibility ↗
Tuition includes: instruction, Challenger lodging, standard meals and scheduled local training transportation. Cadet Basic Training also includes the specified new-Recruit uniform/equipment issue and initial male Recruit Crewcut.
Budget separately for: travel, BHM airport transfers, medication administration, photography, selected special meals, required personal items and additional haircuts. Review final charges in CampMinder before paying.
Complete Inclusions & Additional Costs ↗ · Nonrefundable Payment Terms ↗
ONE CONTINUOUS PATH
Prepare. Progress.
Earn Each Next Step.
Read the individual course descriptions alongside these combined-program requirements.
- 01
1 week · CFC
Cadet Fitness Challenge
First-year Recruits build fitness, healthy habits and confidence before Cadet Basic Training. The Fitness Challenge alone does not earn the title of Cadet.
- Physical readiness
- Nutrition education
- Sleep and recovery
- Mental readiness
- 02
2 weeks · CBT
Cadet Basic Training
Recruits build discipline, confidence and teamwork during this two-week military foundation. Only successful completion of CBT earns the title of Cadet.
- Military customs and courtesies
- Self-discipline and teamwork
- Marksmanship instruction
- Water survival and rappelling
BEFORE YOU COMMIT
What the Complete
Program Requires.
Start at the Right Level
Designed for first-year Challengers ages 13–18. No previous XMC training is required for CBT. The preparation week supports readiness; every CBT graduation standard still applies.
Treat Fitness as Preparation
The Fitness Challenge is not a stand-alone program. It builds habits and readiness; completing it does not guarantee CBT or follow-on course graduation.
Meet the Fitness Standards
CBT uses two-minute push-ups, two-minute sit-ups and a timed two-mile run. Graduation requires at least 50 points per event and 150 total.
Complete Family Preparation
Submit the required medical paperwork, follow course-specific packing and reporting instructions, and accept the grooming standards. Male Recruits receive the required crewcut on Receiving Day.
2027 · DATES & TUITION
Choose Your
Complete Sequence.
$3,6503 weeks · package tuition
Fitness + Basic combination
Jun 6–26
- Cadet Fitness ChallengeJun 6–12
- Cadet Basic TrainingJun 13–26
Published package tuition is in U.S. dollars. Confirm live availability, eligibility and final charges in CampMinder. No discounts of any kind after Apr 1. A late fee applies after Jun 1. All payments are nonrefundable; read the full enrollment agreement before paying. Tuition Coverage and Additional Costs ↗ · Payment, Credit and Transfer Terms ↗
Check Live Package Availability ↗PREPARE FOR EVERY STAGE
Arrive Ready
For the Whole Program.
Use the Parent Portal and current enrollment instructions to complete your family’s tasks. Review the packing and fitness requirements for every course in your sequence.
CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Plan the Whole Experience.
Talk through the expectations together, then check the package and complete the official application.