1-9. Army special operations forces are postured to support Army strategic roles (shaping, preventing, stability, and the consolidation of gains) in order to prevail in all environments. They are prepared to disrupt or eliminate threats unilaterally, with partners or friendly indigenous forces, or as a component of a joint force in order to shape the deep fight and defeat forces in the close fight. During operations to consolidate gains, Army special operations forces are integral to assisting the transition of civil activities, supporting host-nation sovereignty, and setting conditions to prevent further conflict and stabilize the security environment.