2-111. Leaders influence not only Soldiers but other people as well. Leadership is crucial in dealing with civilians in any conflict. Face-to-face contact with people in an AO encourages cooperation between civilians and Soldiers. Army leaders work with members of other Services and civilian organizations. These leaders strive for the willing cooperation of unified action partners. The Army requires self-aware, adaptive leaders who can both defeat the enemy in large-scale combat operations and master the complexities of operations dominated by stability tasks.