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GA and pattern search were considered where pattern search was shown to be significantly more suitable for the task of control strategy determination.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Practical implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>The developed system and methodology was applied by the Slovenian Armed Forces in the process of restructuring.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Social implications<\/jats:title><jats:p>The developed approach permits a moderate transition to the new desired structure. 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