4-7. Planning for the performance of minimum-essential stability operations tasks and the Army stability operations tasks is integral for all operations. Commanders must balance their conduct of stability operations with existing organizations during the consolidation of gains. Commanders may need to task organize follow and support units to perform minimum-essential stability operations tasks and, if necessary, begin performing Army stability operations tasks. Additionally, commanders must plan for the transition of all units into consolidation of gains after large-scale combat operations cease.