Abstract

The casualty numbers of the ongoing war in Ukraine significantly surpass the ones of recent conflicts. Since medical resources are limited on the battlefield, efficiently utilizing the available capacities is crucial. At the same time, planning and coordinating this constantly changing logistic network is challenging due to the high dynamic of combat. As data is limited, current planning base on expert assumptions. This process can be supported by simulation models, allowing to analyze the interplay of assumptions and planning decisions. Recent studies showed that flexible dispatching policies can lead to a better utilization of the available capacities and, therefore, to better patient treatment. To further investigate different dispatching strategies in several dynamic combat scenarios, we propose a conceptual model covering the entire medical evacuation process.