Chapter II - Domestic CBRN CM (4) Considerations: (E) CBRN Response Operations: (5) Phase IV: Stabilize (Stabilize): Stabilization is marked by a scaling down of operations as DOD Title 10, USC, forces, Title 32, USC, NG, and/or state active duty utilization diminishes with the associated completion of a majority of incident site mission assignments. (a) Great loss of property or life is no longer the state's major concern; rather, the priority shifts to support life sustaining operations. Key tasks during this phase are patient redistribution, logistical support, and ESF activities to minimize human suffering and enable community recovery. During this operational phase, all requests for forces have been identified and filled such that a smaller DOD C2 or a state-based NG C2 headquarters may be warranted. The JTF may engage in repositioning capabilities to locations throughout the operations area that support the primary agency requests. Determining whether DOD has met transition criteria requires close coordination and day-to-day interaction with the lead agency. TF commanders continue to exercise battle command while reviewing subordinate operations for ability to transition. Redeployment of selected uncontaminated DOD force capabilities no longer required for operations may begin; however, selected contaminated assets such as aircraft require GCC and International Civil Aviation Organization approval before transition begins. Success equals civil authorities ready to respond effectively to continuing requirements and assuming full response without degradation of operations. (b) The phase ends when civil authorities are postured to transition to recovery operations and have the ability to accommodate surge requirements for treatment of casualties and critical life support. DCRF and C2CRE units redeploy and reconstitute