text: Stability
  SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES
  6-43. Conventional forces build relationships and foster interdependence with U.S. SOF operating in the
  area. Interdependence is the deliberate and mutual reliance of one unified action partner on another’s inherent
  capabilities to provide complementary and reinforcing effects. These units execute different tactical tasks to
  support the operational objectives and end states to stabilize the area. BCTs rely on interdependence with
  unified action partners and SOF partnerships to combat sources of instability. The exercise of
  interdependence facilitates shared understanding between the U.S. actors in the operational environment.
  Interdependence provides a conduit by which the interagency and SOF partners can provide relevant, useful,
  and timely information. Planning efforts, update briefs, and working groups are specific events where BCTs
  incorporate their interagency partners. (Refer to FM 6-05 for more information on conventional forces and
  SOF integration, interoperability, and interdependence.)
  CIVIL AFFAIRS
  6-44. Civil affairs support to stability tasks depends on the nature of the operation and the condition of the
  affected indigenous population and institutions. The S-9 and civil affairs units continually assess and monitor
  the host nation’s capabilities and capacity to identify and mitigate underlying causes of instability within
  society and, as required, apply functional skills which are usually the responsibility of civil government. Civil
  affairs conduct civil reconnaissance and develop civil information through interaction with the indigenous
  population, institutions, and unified action partners. During the transition from primarily offensive and
  defensive operations to primary stability operations, civil affairs units place greater emphasis on
  infrastructure restoration, economic stability, and support to governance expertise.
  GOVERNMENTAL AND NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
  6-45. Units conducting reconnaissance operations must recognize the value of governmental and
  nongovernmental organizations and build effective relationships with these actors. Governmental and
  nongovernmental organizations could provide subject matter expertise in many essential services and
  governance topics. They are the primary provider of humanitarian, infrastructure, and essential services in
  immature operational environments. Governmental and nongovernmental organizations have experience and
  detailed knowledge of the civil environment and may have an understanding of civil considerations other
  than indigenous population and institutions. This insight can assist the civil reconnaissance effort in
  understanding and shaping the environment.
  6-46. Understanding where governmental and nongovernmental organizations are on the battlefield and the
  nature of their activities develops a common operational picture. The common operational picture enables
  the commander and staff to anticipate changes to the operational environment, to anticipate the effects of
  governmental and nongovernmental organizations on primary stability tasks and operations, and to anticipate
  future friction points between the organizations. Building relationships with governmental and
  nongovernmental organizations may be difficult because these organizations are reluctant to establish
  associations with U.S. forces. The Cavalry must be mindful of the organizations’ reluctance and establish
  relationships on terms beneficial to all parties involved. Cavalry units frequently discover governmental and
  nongovernmental organizations unexpectedly within the operational environment so they should plan to
  encounter them during their operations.
  6-47. Governmental and nongovernmental organizations can bring valuable resources, information
  regarding the civil population, the operational environment, and alternative perspectives to the brigade’s
  stability operation. (Refer to ATP 3-07.5 for more information.) Cavalry units operating with
  nongovernmental organizations follow these guidelines:
  * Military personnel wear uniforms when conducting relief activities.
  * Military personnel make prior arrangements before visiting nongovernmental organizations.
  * Military personnel do not refer to nongovernmental organizations as “force multipliers” or
  “partners” or other similar terms.
  * U.S. forces respect a nongovernmental organization’s decision not to serve as an implementing partner.