| Global Command and Control System - Army (GCCS-A) |
| Primary Purpose | Provide automated command and control tools for |
| the Army Strategic and Theater Commanders to |
| enhance warfighting capabilities throughout the |
| spectrum of conflict during joint and combined |
| operations in support of the NCA. Provides |
| information support to all levels of military |
| command across the Common Operating Environment |
| (COE). |
| Sub-Functions | Readiness planning, mobilization throughput and |
| deployment capability information, Common |
| Operational Picture (COP) and enhanced |
| situational awareness, interoperability with |
| other GCCS systems. |
| Equipment Requirements | Client Server: SUN UNIX (Solaris) OS for |
| database, GCCS-J applications, and network |
| control. NT workstation client for Army |
| application and COP display. |
| Connectivity Requirements | TCP/IP. |
| Crypto Requirements | Via SIPRNET. |
| Normal Locations | Strategic and Theater level command. |
| Information Managed | COPE, JOPES, SORTS ABCS/JCDB. |
| Products Created | COP Display, Movement Planning and Execution |
| Matrix, Force Analyzer. |
| Lead Service/Contractor | Army, Lockheed Martin Mission Systems, |
| Springfield VA. |
| Current Fielding Status | Operational in USAREUR, USFK, ARCENT/3rd Army, |
| HQDA, FORSCOM, USARPAC, USARSO, SOUTHCOM, and |
| selected training locations. Fielding of |
| Delivery 3.2, Upgrades of Deliver 2. |
| Known Problems | Still testing newly fielded version. |
| DIICOE Compliance Rating | Testing level is 5. |
| Point of Contact | Mr. William Smith, PM GCCS-A, DSN 654-2867. |
| Updated by | CPT Reginald E. Bryant, USA, CCSC-01 |
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