What is the high-level engagement sequence for a Stinger engagement?

• A. Launch, then detect target
• B. Detect/identify a target, acquire and track with the IR seeker, align with the sight, launch, and guide the missile to intercept.
• C. Acquire and track the target after launch
• D. Align with the sight after impact

Answer: (B)

In a Stinger engagement, you move from spotting and positively identifying the target to bringing the missile’s infrared seeker to bear, then aligning the launcher sight with the target, launching, and letting the seeker guide the missile to intercept. You first confirm the target to avoid friendly fire, then use the IR seeker to acquire and track it so the missile knows where to go. Aligning the sight with the target ensures the launch direction is correct, then you fire. After launch, the missile’s infrared seeker autonomously tracks the target and steers it to intercept. The other options skip or reorder steps in a way that doesn’t reflect how the system actually operates.