What does RAMP stand for?

• A. Return fire, Anticipate Attack, Measure, Protect
• B. Return Fire, Anticipate Attack, Maintain, Protect
• C. Retrieve, Attack, Measure, Preserve
• D. Rapid Action, Mobilize, Prepare, Protect

Answer: (A)

RAMP is a quick, disciplined response to enemy contact that guides you through what to do right away and how to continue staying safe and effective on the move.

Return fire is the immediate action to suppress and deter the threat, helping you regain the initiative and protect your squad by forcing the enemy to take cover or break contact. Anticipate Attack builds on that by staying alert for the next move, adjusting position and fields of fire, and readying your unit for follow-on actions rather than waiting to react to whatever comes next. Measure means take deliberate, proportional actions based on the evolving situation—assess your risk, confirm targets, manage ammo and fire discipline, and decide whether to maneuver, hold, or call for support. Protect focuses on keeping personnel safe and preserving combat power—using cover, maintaining a secure perimeter, and coordinating movement or withdrawal as the situation dictates.

This sequence keeps you accountable and responsive under stress, blending immediate counterfire with proactive risk management and safety. The other phrasings derail that balance by swapping or weakening a step, which can lead to overreaction, missed cues, or unnecessary exposure.