7-267. As corps and divisions continue to advance at some point in time they will transition from one phase of the major operations or campaign plan to another and begin executing a sequel to their previous offensive order. The end of offensive tasks may not be the decisive act. Consolidation of gains may be the decisive operation in the major operation or campaign. The transition to a focus on the conduct of area security and stability tasks from the conduct of offensive tasks cannot be an afterthought. Setting the conditions for the consolidation of gains may have significant impact on the planning and execution of offensive-centric actions. (See chapter 8 for more information on consolidation of gains.)