2-10. During large-scale combat operations, Army forces focus on the defeat and destruction of enemy ground forces as part of the joint team. Army forces attack, defend, conduct stability operations, and consolidate gains to attain national objectives. Divisions and corps are the formations central to the conduct of large-scale combat operations and are organized, trained, and equipped to enable subordinate organizations. Army forces should consider stabilization and consolidate gains objectives while defeating enemy ground forces. Those same ground forces may be critical in restoring stability not only to the country, but also to the region. For instance, it may be best to bypass or co-opt police forces that have marginal capability against Army units as they may prove critical to establishing civil security. Key infrastructure may be important to protect to facilitate basic public services to the population.