The ALET program uses a series of written tests and scenario-based exercises to measure the academic and practical performance of its students.
The ALET graduation ceremonies mark the end of academy training for all municipal officers, fire marshals, and park rangers.
While these students get to go home, state trooper recruits stay at the academy for two more weeks of training.
Among the classes taught are: Because the duties of Alaska State Troopers often require them to travel to remote wilderness areas in small planes, boats, or on snowmachines, each trooper recruit receives instruction in wilderness survival and cold water survival techniques.
At the conclusion of the field training program the trooper recruit is qualified to work alone, but remains on a probationary status until he or she completes one year of service.