CTC Quarterly Bulletin, 2d Qtr, FY 99, No. One of the major concerns in most engineer companies during the defense is what to do after the enemy attack is imminent. Occupy an engineer company battle position. Neither option capitalizes on the capabilities of the engineer company.
Hiding provides no significant contribution to the current fight.
But there is another option that can be a valuable combat multiplier for a task force scheme of maneuver. But direct fires can also be incorporated if the team is augmented with anti-armor weapons systems. Success on today's complex battlefield correlates directly to the level of planning and preparation the task force places on the mission. It is easy to use. It provides maneuver task forces with an excellent tool to support their operations.