What is the goal of Consolidate Gains?

The goal of Consolidate Gains focuses on ensuring that the successes achieved during military operations are not only maintained but also built upon to create a lasting and sustainable security environment. This involves implementing measures that reinforce the sustainability of military and political objectives in the operational area.

By setting conditions for a sustainable security environment, military efforts can transition from active combat to stability operations, which are crucial for long-term peace and security. This includes engaging with local populations, strengthening institutions, and fostering economic development so that the gains made through military efforts do not dissipate after forces withdraw.

While establishing clear military superiority, enhancing tactical flexibility, and coordinating joint operational planning are important aspects within military operations, they are more about immediate operational effectiveness rather than the enduring peace and security that comes from genuinely consolidating gains.