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partners and other participants to provide the capabilities necessary to address the missionspecific
factors.
For more information on the phasing model and details on the individual phases, refer to JP
5-0, Joint Operation Planning.
d. Transition of Authority. Military operations may include transitions of authority
and control among military forces, civilian agencies and organizations, and the HN as HN
capacity increases (see Figure III-11). Each transition involves inherent risk. The risk is
amplified when multiple transitions must be managed simultaneously or when the force must
quickly conduct a series of transitions. Planning anticipates these transitions, and careful
preparation and diligent execution ensure they occur without incident. Transitions are
identified as decisive points on lines of effort; they typically mark a significant shift in effort
and signify the gradual return to civilian oversight and control of the HN.
For more information on transitions of authority, see JP 3-07, Stability Operations.
Notional Transitions of Authority
Transfer of Lead Agency
Capacity
Military
Culmination
Military
End State
National
Strategic
End State
Legend
Time
host nation government
military forces
civilian agency
transition points
Figure III-11. Notional Transitions of Authority
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