In 2017, the syllabus of “university computer foundation” course was promulgated. Through the in-depth interpretation of the new syllabus of “university computer foundation” course, the paper grapes the role and status of the course in the personnel training course system, deeply understand the main points of the course content of the new syllabus, highlights the main features and changes of the new syllabus, and accordingly proposes that the future development direction of military colleges and universities in the course construction. The interpretation and research of the new syllabus will help military academies to better carry out the teaching activities according to the syllabus and improve the quality of personnel training.