text: Appendix A
  OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS CONTROL MEASURES
  A-43. This section defines in alphabetical order those common offensive control measures commanders use
  to synchronize the effects of combat power. The commander uses the minimum control measures required to
  successfully complete the mission while providing subordinates the flexibility needed to respond to changes
  in the situation. Figure A-25 depicts some of the common offensive control measures that will be further
  discussed throughout this section.
  Figure A-25. Common offensive control measures
  Assault Position
  A-44. An assault position is a covered and concealed position short of the objective from which final
  preparations are made to assault the objective (ADP 3-90). Assault positions are typically only assigned to
  attacking maneuver formations. Units supporting and maneuvering with the maneuver force execute their
  final preparations in the same assault positions as the maneuver force. These final preparations can involve
  tactical considerations, such as a short halt to coordinate the final assault, reorganize to adjust to combat
  losses, or make necessary adjustments in the attacking force’s dispositions. These preparations can also
  involve technical activities, such as engineers conducting their final checks on obstacle clearing systems and
  the crews of plow and roller equipped tanks removing their locking pins. Commanders may locate their
  assault positions near either a final coordination line (FCL) or a probable line of deployment (PLD). Figure
  A-25 depicts ASSAULT POSITION PEGGY. (Paragraphs A-52 and A-57 define a FCL and PLD
  respectively.)
  Assault Time
  A-45. The assault time is the moment to attack the initial objectives throughout the geographical scope of the
  operation (ADP 3-90). Higher echelon headquarters impose this control measure to achieve simultaneous
  results from several different units. Using an assault time synchronizes the moment an enemy force feels the
  effects of friendly combat power. Assault times are similar to the time-on-target control method used by field