2-4. Stability operations are a part of every type of operation; however, the proportion of stability operations in relation to offensive and defensive operations may change. Stability operations enable forces to establish civil security and support civil control; facilitate reconciliation among local or regional adversaries; support the establishment of political, legal, social, and economic institutions; facilitate the transition of responsibility to a legitimate civil authority; and build security relationships. Stability operations may also support the efforts of a transitional civil or military authority when no legitimate government exists. They can also support the efforts of a legitimate government faced with its inability to maintain security and control due to capacity shortfalls or its inability to meet the needs of its population because of a natural or man-made disaster. Generally, the responsibility for providing for the basic needs of the people rests with the host-nation government or designated civil authorities, agencies, and organizations. When this is not possible, military forces may provide security and essential civil services to a local populace until a civil authority or the host nation can provide these services. In this capacity, military forces perform specific functions as part of a broader response effort, supporting the activities of other agencies, organizations, institutions, and the host nation. Stability operations require many inter-organizational activities. Tasks from across different sectors are integrated into coherent, carefully synchronized lines of effort organized around objectives.