The course is organized into an introduction to wargame, followed by the five phases that are needed to create an analytic wargame: initiate, design, develop, conduct, and analyze. Each phase will have a mixture of lectures, readings, and practical exercises, and quizzes. Upon completion of the materials, the student can choose to take the Analytic Wargaming Fundamentals Competency Exam. Students who successfully complete this examination are now prepared for the BAWF Phase II hands-on course.