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Appendix B B-10 FM 3-09 30 April 2020 Figure B-8. Restrictive fire line example SECTION III – ADDITIONAL GRAPHIC CONTROL MEASURES B-33. Additional graphic control measures can be permissive or restrictive. A graphic control measure is a symbol used on maps and displays to regulate forces and warfighting functions (ADP 6-0). These control measures include boundaries, phase lines, trigger lines and PAA. FIRE SUPPORT AREA AND A FIRE SUPPORT STATION B-34. In amphibious operations when engagement groups are formed and separate landing areas are designated, the commander, amphibious task force may assign each engagement group commander the responsibility for control of naval gunfire support within the area. The officer in tactical command, typically the commander, amphibious task force, establishes fire support areas and fire support stations. A fire support area is an appropriate maneuver area assigned to fire support ships by the naval force commander from which they can deliver gunfire support to an amphibious operation (JP 3-09). A fire support area is normally associated with amphibious operations but can be used whenever it is desirable to have a fire support ship occupy a certain geographic position. The fire support station designation is used to station ships within boat lanes of the assaulting force, or in areas where maneuvering room is restricted by other considerations. A fire support station is an exact location at sea within a fire support area from which a fire support ship delivers fire (JP 3-02). B-35. Fire support areas are designed with Roman numerals (for example "FSA I, II, or III") and are graphically portrayed on the naval surface fire support operations overlay. Fire support stations are designated by numbers (for example "FSS 1, 2, or 3") and are shown on the naval surface fire support operations overlay