MCRP 12-10B.1, page 102

a. Armored Vehicles and antiarmor weapons should be employed where the maneuver room is the greatest. This is usually on key terrain to the flanks of the village. As the security force withdraws and rifle companies become engaged, armored vehicles and weapons support by fire. b. Although the infantry battalion’s disposition should prevent large enemy forces from threatening the rear and flanks of the village, the danger of small-unit enemy infiltration requires the village be prepared for all-around defense. c. Engineers should be assigned to the rifle company in the village strongpoint to provide continuous engineer support in preparation for the enemy’s attack. The priority of engineer support should go to the strongpoint. Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain 3-30