Level I: Onboarding

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE RECENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE RECENTLY SENT TO COMMANDERS AND SOME MEMBERS:

This Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination training requirement applies only to members who were credited with the Level I EO training between January 28, 2025, and May 20, 2026. The course was not available during that period. Those members have been enrolled in the EO and Nondiscrimination course in Absorb. It should appear for them under Featured Courses on the main Absorb page. Members who do not require the course (already took it when they completed Level I) will not be able to see the course in Absorb. 

Level I Face-to-Face Instructors can also teach this to those who need it using these materials. They can enter credit as "01 Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination" using Bulk Entry in Professional Levels. 

Welcome to Civil Air Patrol!  You have just joined one of the most prestigious volunteer organizations in the country, offering nearly limitless possibilities and opportunities.

The Level I, or Onboarding, is the first of CAP's five Education and Training Program levels. The materials in Level I provide the new senior member with the information required to participate actively in CAP. To complete this level, complete the Level I Onboarding modules with the help of your Professional Development Officer (PDO)/Education and Training Officer (ETO) as outlined below (in accordance with CAPR 40-1). Should you have any questions about what you are learning in Level I please do not hesitate to talk to your mentor, unit PDO/ETO, or unit Commander.

NEW MEMBERS:As a new member in the Civil Air Patrol, the first thing you should do is meet with your PDO/ETO and Commander to lay out a plan of action for your career in CAP. Your next task is to complete the Level I: Onboarding modules. In the Onboarding modules, you will gain a breadth of knowledge that will serve you well as you begin your journey. Your PDO/ETO will be your mentor as you proceed through the modules. Onboarding is located within eServices under CAP’s online learning management system Absorb. If you have a question, don't hesitate to contact your PDO/ETO or commander.

The Next Step:

Talk with your mentor or commander to explore Level II Education and Training opportunities that will assist you as you advance as a CAP member. You should also become familiar with the governing regulation on Education and Training, CAPR 40-1.

Review the Customs and Courtesies Pamphlet if you have any questions concerning courtesies: Customs and Courtesies Pamphlet (rescinded, pending revision)

Review the duty positions in CAP Pamphlet 30-1 to see what areas interest you. You will need to enroll in the Specialty Track related to an assigned duty position to progress in your Professional Levels.

Link to Level I Module Summary Sheets- Revised 5/2026

Link to Level I Content Module Files-Revised 5/2026

Still have questions? Contact the Level I Chairs!

Level I Onsite Chair: Maj Vivian Surwill

Level I Online Chair: Lt Col Judith Hewett