The purpose of the Evolution of Warfare course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the art, science, and concepts of warfare.  The flow of the course starts with USMC warfare theory foundations (MCDP 1 Warfighting) to ensure students are introduced to concepts that are integral to being a USMC officer.  Next, the guide uses topical periods with notable progressions in warfare.  These periods illuminate the effects of both innovative and stale leadership and the resulting major transformations in warfare.  Varying teaching points can be related to doctrine (tactics, techniques, and procedures - TTPs), organization, training, material (equipment), leadership, and personnel; this is a succinct version of modern day USMC.  The curriculum can be applied in many ways but the focus is to view warfare not through the lens of a historian but as a military professional. Furthermore, the curriculum laces modern day shifts in warfare with sections for irregular and cyber warfare.  The courseware ends by relating the teachings to today's USMC doctrine, thus coming full circle.