8-49. Operations focused on stability seek to stabilize the environment enough so that the host nation can begin to resolve the root causes of conflict and state failure. During consolidation of gains, these operations focus on stability tasks to establish conditions that support the transition to legitimate authorities. +Initially, this is accomplished by performing the minimum-essential stability tasks of providing security, food, water, shelter, and medical treatment. Once conditions allow, these tasks are a legal responsibility of Army forces. However, commanders may not need to have Army forces conduct all of these essential tasks. Other military units or appropriate civilian organizations may be available to adequately perform them. As the operational environment (OE) and time allow, the effort will transition to the more deliberate of execution of the six stability tasks (See ADRP 3-07 for additional information on stability tasks.)