1-27. DODD 3000.05 emphasizes that many stability operations should be executed by, with, and through the host nation, other external partners, or USG departments and agencies, with U.S. military forces providing support as required. However, the directive clearly states that the “DoD will be prepared to lead U.S. government stabilization efforts ... in extreme situations and less permissive environments until feasible to transition lead responsibility to other USG departments and agencies.”