Wargaming Small Wars (merged thread)

[Infanteer]

I've seen difficulties at Staff College arise out of trying to wargame an irregular conflict during the planning phase.

While the computer program sounds interesting, what we need is a easy to apply formula that can allow a simple wargame/chalk talk over a map to assess how are actions of friendly/irregular enemy forces play in such a theater. The simple model of action/reaction/counter-reaction with the assessment of dead tanks and helicopters just doesn't really fit. How do I wargame children throwing rocks at tanks or a the occupation of an embassy?

[davidbfpo]

Infanteer,

You asked, I emphasis the later part:

How do I wargame children throwing rocks at tanks or a the occupation of an embassy?

Might be worth asking the RCMP / Foreign Affairs about an occupation, as a few years ago diplomatic premises featured in a number of violent incidents. Not likely to be a war game, I would expect a panel discussion though.

Perhaps our USMC members can comment?

[BayonetBrant]

updated link to the article, since TSJ's website has been rearranged

http://www.defensenews.com/article/2.../Firmer-Ground