What is the goal of a RAM program?

• A. To audit budget usage.
• B. To deter, detect, and disrupt terrorist attacks.
• C. To coordinate disaster relief.
• D. To train new recruits in marksmanship.

Answer: (B)

RAM programs focus on reducing the risk of terrorist harm by preventing incidents through three interconnected activities: deterring would-be attackers, detecting suspicious activity and warning signs, and disrupting plots before they can unfold. Deterrence makes planning and execution riskier and more costly for attackers, through visible security measures, intelligence sharing, and potential consequences. Detection relies on recognizing indicators, gathering and analyzing information across agencies, and using screening or surveillance to catch threats early. Disruption aims to stop threats in their tracks by interdicting suspects, cutting off support networks, and strengthening system vulnerabilities so an attack cannot succeed. These aims differentiate RAM from activities like auditing budgets, coordinating disaster relief, or training in marksmanship, which serve financial control, emergency response, or tactical skills rather than prevention of terrorist acts.