text: Chapter 2
  different ethnic groups through direct contact between subordinate leaders and local leaders. Shaping
  operations may occur throughout the area of operations and involve any combination of forces and
  capabilities. Shaping operations set conditions for the success of the decisive operationand may be conducted
  prior to or simultaneously with the decisive operation. The commander may designate more than one shaping
  operation.
  Figure 2-4. Decisive and shaping operations
  2-118. Asustaining operationis an operation at any echelon that enables the decisive operationsor shaping
  operations by generating and maintaining combat power (ADP 3-0). Sustaining operations differ from
  decisive and shaping operations in that they focus internally (on friendly forces) rather than externally (on
  the enemy or environment). Sustaining operations include personnel and logistics support, support area
  security, movement control, terrain management, and infrastructure development. Sustaining operations
  occur throughout the area of operations,not just within a support area. Failure to sustain may result in mission