text: Chapter 6
  6-220. A lull in combat operations often accompanies a transition. The commander cannot forget about
  stability operationsbecause the civilian populations of the unit’s area of operations tend to come outof their
  hiding positions and request assistance from friendly forces during these lulls. The commander must consider
  how to minimize civilian interference with the force’s combat operations while protecting civilians from
  future hostile actions accordingto the law of war. The commander must also consider the threat enemy agents
  or saboteurs pose when infiltrating or operating form within civilian populations. (See chapter 8.)
  6-221. A commander anticipating the termination of unit offensive actions prepares orders that include the
  time or circumstances under which the current offense transitions to the defense,the missions and locations
  of subordinate units, and control measures. As the unit transitions from an offensive focus to a defensive
  focus,the commander maintains contact with the enemy,using a combination information collectionassets
  to develop the information required to plan future actions. The commander also establishes a security area
  and local security measures.
  TRANSITION TO THE CONDUCT OF STABILITY OPERATIONS
  6-222. A transition to stability centric operations occurs for several reasons. A transition may occur from
  an operation dominated by large-scale combat operations to one dominated by the consolidation of gains.
  Transitions also occur with the delivery of essential services or retention of infrastructure needed for
  reconstruction. An unexpected change in conditions may require commanders to direct an abrupt transition
  between phases. In such cases, the overall composition of the force remains unchanged despite sudden
  changes in mission,task organization,and rules of engagement. Typically,task organization evolves to meet
  changing conditions;however,transition planning must account for changes in mission,also. Commanders
  continuously assess the situation,task organize,and cycle their forces to retain the initiative. Commanders
  strive to achieve changes in emphasis without incurring an operational pause.
  6-223. Planning for operations focused on stability begins the moment the BCT receives the mission.
  Coordinated early planning between the military and the interagency for post-conflict operations is vitally
  important. When coordinated planning to transition responsibility from military to civilian entities does not
  occur,the result is always the development of military and civilian parallel efforts,which seek to either secure
  or develop the host nation. The end state of the offense is the eventual transfer of all security operations to
  host nation control. Transferring security operations does not allow the commander to abdicate the role of
  providing security for the host nation,facilities,or friendly units. The commandermust work in concert with
  host-nation security forces to ensure a smooth transition to host nation control.
  6-224. Building partner capacity is the outcome of comprehensive interorganizational activities,programs,
  and engagements. Building partner capacity enhances security, rule of law, essential services, governance,
  economic development,and other critical government functions. Army forces support host nation ownership
  when planning and implementing capacity building as part of a comprehensive approach.
  6-225. All actors involved in decisive action integrate with the operation from the onset of planning.
  Together,they complete detailed analyses of the situation and operational environments,develop integrated
  COAs, and continuously assess the situation. Integrating civilian and military efforts into a whole of
  government approach has challenges. First,the efforts have differing capacities and differing perspectives.
  Second,the two efforts use different approaches and decision-making processes.
  6-226. A comprehensive approach integrates the cooperative efforts of the departments and agencies of the
  U.S. Government,other unified action partners,and private sector entities to achieve unity of effort toward
  a shared goal. A comprehensive approach builds from the cooperative spirit of unity of effort. Successful
  operations use this approach,even forthose operations involving actors participating at their own discretion
  or present in the operational area but not acting as a unified action partner member. Integration and
  collaboration among actors with different agendas and experience is challenging. A comprehensive approach
  achieves unity of effort to forge a shared understanding of a common goal. Mandates,experiences,structures,
  and bureaucratic cultures make it difficult to sustain a comprehensive approach. Commanders overcome and
  mitigate this challenge with extensive cooperation and coordination.
  6-227. Five broad conditions provide the underpinnings for strategic, whole-of-government planning and
  serve as a focal point for integrating operational andtactical level tasks. The end state conditions are flexible