New Senior Member Guide
Welcome to Civil Air Patrol! This page will help you get started on your training.
Getting Set Up
Squadron Email: You will receive a squadron email shortly after joining. It is important to check your email daily for updates and information.
Your eServices Account: eServices is the all about CAP website. Almost everything you’ll ever need will be on this website, from online testing to checking the status on your next promotion. It’s all there!
All you need to do is click this link Civil Air Patrol eServices Sign In. When registering for your account you will need the last four numbers of your social security number as well as your CAPID. (Don’t forget your password!)
Complete Level 1 Training and the Cadet Protection Course:
STEP 1: You must have your Level 1 completed.
Go to your E Services, and enter the LMS (Learning Management System) and take and complete the Level 1 “Starting Your Journey” course.
Go to your E Services, and enter the LMS (Learning Management System) and take and complete the Level 1 “Starting Your Journey” course.
STEP 2: Go to your E Services, click on Menu, then "Online Learning", then Absorb LMS.
STEP 3: Once in Absorb, enroll in the Level 1 Course in the "Featured Courses.
STEP 4: Enroll in the L1 Cadet Protection Basic Course. Once you finish that, let the Squadron Commander know so you can do your summary conversation.
STEP 5: Complete the rest of the courses in Level 1.
ALL SENIOR MEMBERS AND CADET SPONSORS must complete the Level 1 course, whether you work with Cadets or not.
STEP 6: Advanced Course. THIS STEP IS REQUIRED FOR: Any Senior who is in, or plans to be in the following positions:
Commander, Deputy Commander, Leadership Officers, Chaplains, Character Development Officers, Encampment Commanders, Commandants of Cadets, and NCSA Directors and Deputies are also required to complete the course.
All Seniors are encouraged, and welcome to complete the Advanced CPPT. If you are NOT IN, or plan on being in any of these above positions, you are not required to complete the Advanced Course.
To take the Advanced Course, go to your Absorb LMS, and find “Cadet Protection Advanced Course”. Start the course, read the material, and go on to the quiz. When you pass the quiz, your score will be automatically recorded in e services.
