1-59. The stabilize phase is typically characterized by a shift in focus from sustained combat operations to stability activities. These operations help reestablish a safe and secure environment and provide essential government services, emergency infrastructure reconstruction, and humanitarian relief. The intent in this phase is to help restore local political, economic, and infrastructure stability. Civilian officials may lead operations during part or all of this phase, but typically the JFC will provide significant supporting capabilities and activities. Until legitimate local entities are functioning, the joint force may be required to perform essential civil administration and integrate the efforts of other supporting interorganizational partners. The JFC assesses the impact of operations in this phase on the ability to transfer authority for remaining requirements to a legitimate civil entity, which marks the end of the phase.