Which range is described as the distance at which ammunition or explosives are fired or thrown at the enemy?

• A. Grappling
• B. Projectile
• C. Clinch-Fighting
• D. Striking

Answer: (B)

Understanding this range means knowing how far something launched will travel. The distance described is the projectile range—the distance ammo or explosives cover after being fired or thrown toward the enemy. This concept focuses on how far the launched object travels through the air, which is shaped by velocity and ballistic behavior.

The other terms refer to ways of engaging at close proximity rather than how far a projectile travels. Grappling and clinching involve holding and controlling an opponent at very short range, while striking refers to delivering blows from close or mid-range. None of those describe the travel distance of launched ordnance, which is why projectile is the best fit.