Which of the following is an acronym for civil defense during air raids in Britain?

• A. Civilian Air Protection
• B. Air Raid Precautions
• C. Air Raid Control
• D. Allied Rescue Program

Answer: (B)

Air Raid Precautions is the term used for Britain's organized civilian defense measures during air raids. The acronym ARP comes directly from the initial letters of that phrase, and it was the standard label for the network of warnings, shelters, wardens, rescue services, and other precautions set up to protect civilians in the early years of World War II. The other options don’t reflect the historical term used for this civil defense program, so they don’t match the familiar acronym associated with Britain’s air raid protection efforts.