text: Stability Operations Considerations in Counterinsurgency
  Clear Explosive and CBRN Hazards
  7-10. To an HN combatting an insurgency, the presence of explosive hazards (including minefields,
  IEDs, and unexploded ordnance) and CBRN hazards (resulting from intentional or accidental release)
  inflicts stress that the surviving institutions cannot bear. These hazards restrict freedom of movement,
  hinder international trade, and detract from the ability of an HN government to secure its population
  and borders. Military forces may clear unexploded ordnance and other explosive hazards to facilitate
  capacity-building activities. Removing these hazards ensures the safety, security, and well-being of the
  local populace. Essential tasks may include—
  • Establish an explosive hazards coordination cell.
  • Conduct emergency clearing of mines, IEDs, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive
  hazards.
  • Map, survey, and mark mined areas, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive hazards.
  • Remediate hazards remaining from the release of CBRN hazards and radiological fallout,
  as well as provide decontamination support.
  • Create Host Nation capacity to conduct demining.
  • Build Host Nation capability to export demining expertise.
  ESTABLISH CIVIL CONTROL
  7-11. This task regulates selected behavior and activities of individuals and groups. This control reduces
  risk to individuals or groups and promotes security. Civil control channels the population’s activities
  to allow provision of security and essential services while coexisting with a military force conducting
  operations (FM 3-0). A top priority for military forces conducting stability operations during a
  counterinsurgency will be the re-establishment of legal and justice systems to help aid with security sector
  reform. Units may find themselves involved with corrections activities, establishing public order
  and safety, resolving property disputes, and supporting reconciliation efforts. Most military efforts focus on
  building temporary or interim capabilities until more permanent capabilities are put in place by either the
  Host Nation or US and international agencies.
  SUBORDINATE TASKS
  7-12. Typical civil control subordinate tasks a counterinsurgent unit may perform are—
  • Establish public order and safety.
  • Establish interim criminal justice system.
  • Support law enforcement and police reform.
  • Support judicial reform.
  • Support property dispute resolution processes.
  • Support corrections reform.
  • Support public outreach and community rebuilding programs.
  Establish Public Order and Safety
  7-13. These tasks provide a broad range of activities to protect the civilian populace, provide interim
  policing and crowd control, and secure critical infrastructure. These essential tasks represent actions that
  must occur during and after an insurgency to ensure the long-term sustainability of any reform efforts. The
  speed and effectiveness in performing these tasks directly correlates with the length of time to defeat the
  insurgency. Executing these tasks as soon as practical after intervening reduces the time required
  for related efforts and allows the mission to be accomplished far sooner. However, the military’s legal
  authorities for all activities in the justice sector, particularly involving enforcement and adjudication of the
  law, must be clear. Essential tasks may include—
  • Secure the population.
  • Ensure humanitarian aid and security forces reach endangered populations and refugee camps.
  • Perform civilian police functions, including investigating crimes and making arrests.