text: Stability Considerations for Transitions
  * An allied or neutral territory liberated from enemy forces.
  * A neutral or allied territory proven to be hostile.
  * An ungoverned area.
  2-47. The time during which a transitional military authority exercises authority varies based on the
  requirements of both the military operation and international law. To establish transitional military
  authority, commanders may require from the host-nation population a level of obedience commensurate
  with military necessity. Such obedience provides security of military forces, maintenance of law and order,
  and proper administration of the operational area. Commanders can reward civil obedience by reducing
  infringement on the individual liberties of the local populace.
  2-48. The degree of control exercised by a transitional military authority varies greatly due to several
  factors, including—
  * The legal authorities of the military commander under international law.
  * The relationship that previously existed between the U.S. Government and the host-nation
  government.
  * Existing attitudes and the level of cooperation among the host nation’s national, regional, and
  local leaders and the local populace.
  * Ongoing and projected military operations.
  * The presence of hostile or enemy forces.
  * The level of civil obedience.
  As conditions in the territory subject to transitional military authority stabilize, the degree of control
  exercised by a military authority can decrease. Authority and control can transfer either to the legitimate
  sovereign or to another civil authority.
  ORGANIZATION OF TRANSITIONAL MILITARY AUTHORITY
  2-49. The joint force commander is responsible for the detailed planning and operations of the transitional
  military authority under the general guidelines received from the President, Secretary of Defense, and Joint
  Chiefs of Staff. The structure and organization of the transitional military authority depend on—
  * International law, including any applicable UN Security Council resolutions or similar
  authorities.
  * The mission of the military force.
  * The organization, capabilities, and capacities of deployed forces.
  * The military and political conditions of the operational area.
  * The nature, structure, and organization of the existing or former host-nation government.
  * The physical, political, economic, and cultural geography of the host nation.
  Existing Laws, Customs, and Boundaries
  2-50. In general, the laws of the host nation subject to transitional military authority should not be changed,
  except to the extent permitted by The Hague and Geneva Conventions. Commanders must consult closely
  and carefully with their legal advisors before attempting to change any local laws.
  2-51. In general, the military authority should not impose the customs of another nation on an occupied
  nation. Implementing changes or reforms inconsistent with local customs may foster active or passive
  resistance, adding friction to an already complex effort. Commanders and their legal advisors must
  recognize that laws and customs often vary between political divisions of a country, such as between
  provinces or municipalities. Commanders identify issues related to ethnic and minority groups so policies
  of the transitional military authority do not inadvertently oppress such groups.
  2-52. Commanders avoid redrawing local boundaries and political divisions except to the extent permitted
  by international law. Unit boundaries should normally reflect these boundaries as closely as possible.
  Periodically, however, unit boundaries shift to avoid inadvertently creating sanctuaries for adversaries.
  Commanders examine existing police jurisdictional boundaries and lines to determine if their locations