Course Description
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025 AT 9:00 AM.
The Physical Assessment for this session will be on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 0630 hours promptly, at the Academy. Registered prospective recruits will report to the Academy located at 4500 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383. A short training on the specific testing protocol will precede the assessment. Prospective recruits will report wearing conservative athletic apparel, including running shoes, socks, athletic shorts, pants, and sweatshirt.
Those successfully passing the entry Physical Assessment will report for Basic Recruit training classes commencing on Monday, January 19 at 0800 hours. Recruits must report the first day with a bagged lunch.
Weapons: NO WEAPONS OF ANY TYPE shall be brought onto the NILEA Campus, including firearms, knives, etc., until instructed by NILEA staff.
Dress Code: The Academy Dress Code requires Basic Recruits to wear Academy uniforms to all activities.
Grooming Standards: Basic Recruits shall report to the Academy clean shaven and with a conservative haircut. Male recruits’ sideburns may not extend below the middle of the ear; beards and mustaches are prohibited. Female recruits’ hair must be conservative, pinned up during the training day, worn off the neck, and off the ears. No artificial hair (e.g., extensions, toupees, weaves, wigs, etc.) is allowed. No jewelry may be worn, except for a wedding ring and /or a conservative wristwatch worn securely.
Conduct Standards: Regulations of the Academy are strictly enforced. No alcohol or tobacco shall be brought to or used by any Recruit on the training site. No drugs or controlled substances, unless prescribed by a physician, or over the counter medication are allowed at the Academy. Cell phones must be left in car. Inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated. Any violation of Academy standards is grounds for dismissal from the Academy.
The Physical Assessment for this session will be on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 0630 hours promptly, at the Academy. Registered prospective recruits will report to the Academy located at 4500 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383. A short training on the specific testing protocol will precede the assessment. Prospective recruits will report wearing conservative athletic apparel, including running shoes, socks, athletic shorts, pants, and sweatshirt.
Those successfully passing the entry Physical Assessment will report for Basic Recruit training classes commencing on Monday, January 19 at 0800 hours. Recruits must report the first day with a bagged lunch.
Weapons: NO WEAPONS OF ANY TYPE shall be brought onto the NILEA Campus, including firearms, knives, etc., until instructed by NILEA staff.
Dress Code: The Academy Dress Code requires Basic Recruits to wear Academy uniforms to all activities.
Grooming Standards: Basic Recruits shall report to the Academy clean shaven and with a conservative haircut. Male recruits’ sideburns may not extend below the middle of the ear; beards and mustaches are prohibited. Female recruits’ hair must be conservative, pinned up during the training day, worn off the neck, and off the ears. No artificial hair (e.g., extensions, toupees, weaves, wigs, etc.) is allowed. No jewelry may be worn, except for a wedding ring and /or a conservative wristwatch worn securely.
Conduct Standards: Regulations of the Academy are strictly enforced. No alcohol or tobacco shall be brought to or used by any Recruit on the training site. No drugs or controlled substances, unless prescribed by a physician, or over the counter medication are allowed at the Academy. Cell phones must be left in car. Inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated. Any violation of Academy standards is grounds for dismissal from the Academy.
Course Materials
Required Uniform items to be worn when reporting on the first day of the Basic Session:
1 Pair of First Tactical grey pants,
1 Polo with NILEA logo,
1 Navy Blue T-Shirt (worn under Polo shirt),
1 Pair 6” or 8” black polishable toe book and plain black socks,
1 Plain black BDU belt.
Course Information
Course ID:
2026-55
Course Start:
2026-01-19 8:00 AM
Course End:
2026-05-08 4:00 PM
Course Days:
5
Course Hours:
640
Location Information
4500 Montdale Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Pricing Information
Member Tuition:
0
Non Member Tuition:
4500