text: Stability
  6-58. BCTs transition to supporting civil control and host-nation independence during the fostering of
  stability phases. BCTs maintain an ability to assist host-nation forces when needed and according to the rules
  of engagement and status of forces agreement restrictions if applicable. Sustainable gains allow host-nation
  partners to conduct civil control with minimal input from the BCT.
  RESTORE ESSENTIAL SERVICES
  6-59. Using stability operations to restore essential services contributes to the social well-being of the
  population. BCTs conduct area and zone reconnaissance to identify areas requiring assistance to repair or
  rebuild, identify public health hazards or outbreaks, and verify locations and dispositions of displaced
  civilians who require aid and support but have no access to key services. BCTs identify popular perceptions
  of legitimacy through censuses and engagement with the local population. Route reconnaissance identifies
  mobility corridors to facilitate sustainment operations, humanitarian services and support to outlying or urban
  areas, evacuation routes for noncombatant evacuation operations, and freedom of movement and maneuver.
  Units conducting security operations support the primary Army stability task of restoration of essential
  services. Units conduct area security operations independently or they partner with host-nation security forces.
  6-60. During the transformation phase, BCTs conduct reconnaissance operations in concert with host-nation
  security partners to identify sources of instability adversely affecting host-nation partners to meet the needs
  of the populace. Security forces screen or guard infrastructure projects, provide security to outlying areas and
  local government infrastructure, services, and leaders. Security forces also identify enemy safe havens or sources
  of support.
  SUPPORT TO GOVERNANCE
  6-61. During the initial response phase, the BCT may function as the transitional military authority to
  establish governmental services and work with established governmental authorities, if any are present, to
  increase capability. BCTs conduct security operations to protect governing officials, key facilities, and
  eventually, polling locations.
  6-62. During the transformation phase, the BCT begins to transition its responsibility for governance to
  civilian authority. In some cases, authority transfers to host-nation representatives that may or may not be the
  same host-nation government before the operation. As host-nation institutions develop, the BCT continues
  to collect information indicating good governance through advising, assisting, and supporting host-nation
  partners as well as identifying sources of instability and corruption that seek to disrupt or degrade effective
  governance. BCTs conduct reconnaissance operations to identify effective and ineffective governing bodies,
  to identify locations for potential polling and elections, and to maintain freedom of movement and maneuver.
  BCTs conduct security operations to protect governing officials, key facilities, and polling locations. BCTs
  conduct guard missions to protect polling boxes and election officials during the transformation phase to
  prevent enemy disruption on the civilian population.
  6-63. BCTs eventually transfer governance to host-nation authorities and authority for governance reducing
  BCTs’ involvement with established governments and transition partnerships to State or other government
  agencies. Reconnaissance and security operations transfer to appropriate host-nation security forces though
  BCTs continue to monitor governance developments and identify concerns to host-nation authorities and
  U.S. chains of command.
  SUPPORT TO ECONOMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
  6-64. BCTs identify infrastructure damage early in the stability framework’s initial response phase so
  commanders have the information they need as they conduct area assessments. While airborne and space
  platforms may provide imagery of damaged infrastructure, ground-based reconnaissance operations clarify
  the scope of the problem. BCTs assess the local impact and feelings of people in the area to make
  recommendations to higher headquarters on the importance of repair and development when multiple pieces
  of infrastructure need attention. Cavalry units must consider cultural aspects when conducting reconnaissance
  and shaping the environment regarding key infrastructure.