8-67. Divisions manage BCT’s as they establish area security and perform stability tasks throughout the division consolidation areas. +This includes performing offensive and defensive tasks to destroy or neutralize remaining threats (usually company size or smaller) that were either by-passed in combat operations or have reconsolidated following large-scale ground combat in the close area. Simultaneously, a task-organized, follow and assume BCT protects the civilian population and infrastructure from attacks by irregular forces and criminal elements within the division consolidation area.