Abstract: Apparatus for generating a velocity command signal representing a predetermined optimum velocity of movement of a selected one of a plurality of movable elements from its actual position to a desired stopping position. The apparatus comprises means responsive to a first signal representative of the distance to be traveled by the selected movable element from its actual position to a desired stopping position for generating a second signal proportional to a predetermined optimum velocity of movement for each of the plurality of movable elements when required to be moved a distance represented by the first signal.