Application of maximum flow interdiction problem in land wargame

The purpose of this paper is to mathematically model the problem of interdiction the maximum movement of enemy forces in ground defense. Solving the proposed model gives the best strategy to help army ground commanders for preventing the maximum transfer of enemy forces and equipment. This can be regarded as a significant matter of the wargame involving two players. The first player tries to move his maximum forces whereas the second player tries to damage or limit the enemy's movement routes with the least cost and equipment in order to prevent the transfer of enemy forces as much as possible. Different models for this problem are presented based on real-world assumptions. Finally, the performance of the final model is evaluated using the simulation of the war between Iraq and Kuwait. The results show that the use of the mathematical approach has a good performance to stop and to weaken the enemy.