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Appendix L 346 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 trained but untested host-nation forces in operations of many kinds. These actions must be perceived by host nations as legitimate efforts toward fostering trust and reaching LOE end states rather than cutting ties. L-16. Efforts to reduce collateral damage and civilian risks. Although protection of civilians applies across the range of military operations, it is vital to stability operations. Commanders and planners must take extra efforts to reduce civilian casualties and collateral damage during stability operations. Protection of the civilian populace is the primary means to legitimize governmental authorities in most stability operations and may be the primary purpose of multiple LOEs. L-17. Stability operations rely on multiple partners and organizations. Army commanders are rarely the sole authority for stability operations and as such, must plan to include multiple partners and organizations. Since the establishment or re-establishment of peace is of greatest concern to the host nation, commanders develop plans in concert with (or in consideration of) the stated ends of the host-nation authorities (military and civilian) they are supporting. Additionally, during planning, commanders consult with partner-nation military commanders, the State Department, and supporting organizations. L-18. Authorities form the basis for conducting operations. Commanders must understand the complexities of the authorities likely to be present when planning and conducting stability operations. Some examples of authorities include— U.S. Law/U.S. Code Host-nation laws. Status of forces agreements (SOFA). International treaties. Combatant command directives. Army directives and orders. L-19. Planners and commanders must take into consideration all agreements in place for every operation. Violating agreements and laws may impact future operations and erode trust and cooperation. As a situation develops, commanders and planners must remain informed of changes to agreements, laws, and directives. L-20. Rules of engagement decisions emphasize the inherent right of self defense and outwardly communicate a desire to protect the populace. Coordinating with public affairs, legal officers, and intelligence officers assists a planner and commander in developing effective and appropriate rules of engagement. DEFENSE SUPPORT OF CIVIL AUTHORITIES CONSIDERATIONS L-21. Material in this appendix is derived from ADP 3-28, ATP 3-28.1/MCWP 3-36.2/NTTP 3-57.2/AFTTP 3-2.67, and ATP 2-91.7. L-22. Army forces support civil authorities by performing defense support of civil authorities (DSCA) tasks. Defense support of civil authorities is support provided by U.S. Federal military forces, Department of Defense civilians, Department of Defense contract personnel, Department of Defense component assets, and National Guard forces (when the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Governors of the affected States, elects and requests to use those forces per National Guard [Title 32, United States Code], status) in response to requests for assistance from civil authorities for domestic emergencies, law enforcement support, and other domestic activities, or from qualifying entities for special events (DODD 3025.18). DSCA is also known as civil support. L-23. DSCA operations focus on saving lives, protecting civilian populations, alleviating suffering, and protecting property. Proficiency in command and control, sustainment, and protection are the contributing warfighting functions. L-24. For Army forces, four primary tasks are associated with DSCA: Provide support for domestic disasters. Provide support for domestic chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear incidents. Provide support for domestic civilian law enforcement agencies.