text: Chapter 5
  Force Size
  5-5. It is common for nations to desire a light footprint of U.S. forces in stability operations for internal or
  regional political reasons, especially during foreign humanitarian assistance. The leaders of nations want
  control of activities within their nation’s borders. Nations affected by natural disasters or emergencies
  prefer to control relief activities, especially those involving other nations. One way to do this is to limit the
  number of foreign troops on sovereign soil. However, from the Army perspective, a smaller force size may
  equate to fewer capabilities available for personnel recovery operations.
  Force Composition and Capability Employment
  5-6. Force composition determines personnel recovery capabilities. Host nations do not view all types of
  forces the same. For many, lightly armed military police in wheeled vehicles are acceptable, while tracked
  vehicles mounting large-caliber direct-fire weapons are not. In terms of the warfighting functions,
  sustainment forces may be welcomed while movement and maneuver, intelligence, fires, and some
  protection forces are not. Likewise, local authority may prohibit use of certain weapons systems. For
  example, the host nation may not permit use of helicopters or Army watercraft useful in personnel
  recovery, or limit the hours of use.
  Length of Stay
  5-7. Host nations generally give U.S. forces a time limit to achieve their mission, granting an extension
  only after a decision made through the local political process. Conversely, the Army may set a time limit on
  its own activities in a nation, mindful of the negative consequences of overstaying its welcome.
  Commanders strive to keep personnel recovery assets as long as possible.
  Scope of Operations
  5-8. Wary of the internal political consequences of giving carte blanch to foreign forces, a host nation
  may limit the scope of Army operations, including personnel recovery activities. For example, Army forces
  may be allowed to conduct operations against hostile irregular forces but prohibited from entering urban
  areas.
  Government-to-Government Contact
  5-9. In nations with fragile relationships between the national government and subordinate governmental
  entities, the national government may prohibit or severely restrict Army contact with local or regional
  authorities. Motivations for this are as simple as a desire to control things from a central location, or
  involve the complex political relations and long-standing mistrust between potential rivals for national
  control. Army forces many need to coordinate through a convoluted chain of authority.
  Mandatory Use of Local Resources
  5-10. The deployment of U.S. forces to a nation for stability, even for a short time, will affect that nation
  and region. The economic impact is substantial and creates opportunities for the HN government.
  Understanding this may cause the local authorities to mandate the use of indigenous people, local resources
  (such as coal, petroleum, water, and foodstuffs), or transportation assets.
  Operational Actions and Locations
  5-11. The host nation can require the activities of U.S. forces conform to certain procedures, such as
  conducting operations only in conjunction with local police or military forces. The host nation may curtail
  or severely restrict common military actions, such as the right of hot pursuit into neighboring countries.
  The host nation may prohibit U.S. forces from entering certain areas, such as border areas or restricted
  military operational areas.