Which term is the grenade launcher used for infantry support?

• A. Stinger anti-air missile op term and graphic
• B. Mk19 grenade launcher op term and graphic
• C. M40A1 7.62mm sniper rifle op term and graphic
• D. Passage point op term and graphic

Answer: (B)

The term for the grenade launcher used to provide infantry support is the Mk19. This is a crew-served, belt-fed 40mm automatic grenade launcher designed to deliver high-volume explosive fire to suppress and destroy enemy positions, deny enemy movement, and support maneuver for infantry teams. Its rapid rate of fire and explosive rounds make it ideal for area saturation and hardening fortified positions, which are core needs in infantry support missions. The other options refer to a different system (Stinger for anti-air), a sniper rifle (M40A1) used for precision long-range shots, and a term unrelated to weapon capability, so they don’t fit the role of infantry-support grenade launchers.