Welcome New 130th Member 

Congratulations for being accepted as a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the 130th Composite Squadron! 

• After your membership has been approved by National Headquarters, you will be given your six digit CAP identification number or CAPID. This number will allow you to log in to the E-Services website which is your main portal to your initial online resources. 
• ​Once you login for the first time, you’ll be prompted to complete Operational Security, or OPSEC, training. Because we are part of the Air Force organization, you must complete this before moving forward.

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Cadet First Steps

• Login into E-Services to start your training
  • ​Complete Opsec Training
• Acquire uniforms 
  • Read the 130th New Cadet Uniform Guide
  • Request uniforms from unit supply closet​
  • Order remaining items from Vanguard
• ​Work on your First Promotion
  • Read Learn to Lead, chapter 1. You’ll need to pass a 25-question, open-book test on this material to complete Achievement 1 and qualify for promotion to Cadet Airman. Pay attention to the learning objectives and use them to quiz yourself. 
  • Pass the Learn to Lead Chapter 1 Test. Take your online test. You can do so at home, at your convenience. 
  • Complete Remaining Promotion Requirements. ​Requirements can be found on the Personal Cadet Tracker or ask your Flight Staff. 

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​Helpful Links
​First Tasks for New Cadets
New Cadet Kit 
New Cadet Guide
​Parents Guide
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Cadet Next Steps

New Cadets:  Ask your chain of command (Flight Sergeant, Flight Commander, First Sergeant, Deputy Cadet Commander, or Cadet Commander) about the following topics:
 - Orientation "O" Flights
 - Encampment
 - Milestone Awards
 - General Emergency Services (GES) Qualification
 - 24-hour pack requirements
 - UDF (Urban Direction Finding)
 - National Cadet Special Activities
 
Sign up for Minnesota Wing e-mail announcements to find out about CAP opportunities outside of the squadron.

Senior First Steps

• Login into E-Services to start your training
  • ​Complete Opsec Training
• Acquire appropriate uniform(s)
  • Order items from Vanguard
• Complete Cadet Protection Course for Seniors 
• ​Complete Level 1 Professional Development Training 

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​Helpful Links
Senior Member Uniform Overview Chart  
Senior Member Welcome Book
​Respect on Display
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Senior Next Steps

• ​Select available from squadron duties, professional development tracks, and ask for a mentor.
• ​Apply for your CAP Drivers License (See Transportation Officer)
• Take General Emergency Services (GES) Qualification
• Sign up for Minnesota Wing e-mail announcements to find out about CAP opportunities outside of the squadron.