Global Combat Support System Explained

The Global Combat Support System (GCSS) is a web-based automated logistics system, for use by U.S. Department of Defense logistics specialists. This tool aids the specialists as they plan, and provide for, the materiel requirements for combat support.

Northrop Grumman performed the work on the Army version of the system, which is known as GCSS-Army.^{[1] [2] [3]}

This web-based system provides the current status of requisitions. For example, if replenishment supplies were requested, GCSS provides updates of the current location of those supplies, with their expected time of arrival.^[4] It replaces SARSS, the standard Army retail supply system interface.^{[5] [6]}

Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) has updated its capability with its own software development, in-house.^{[7] [8]}

Effectiveness

A GAO report estimates that the Army will achieve $11.8 billion in savings and financial benefits.^[9]

Tablets for GCSS

Tablet computers with bar code readers will be used in the Army GCSS for tracking logistics, supplies, and finances.^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Northrop Grumman Helps U.S. Army Transform Tactical Logistics at Fort Irwin. Northrop Grumman Newsroom. 2016-11-03. 2016-11-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20161104075157/http://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grumman-helps-u-s-army-transform-tactical-logistics-at-fort-irwin. live.
2. Web site: Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSS-Army). Northrop Grumman. en-US. 2016-11-03.
3. https://www.reddit.com/r/army/comments/cr3wdo/army_course_starterpack/ Army Course starterpack
4. http://fortblissbugle.com/2-43-ada-employs-armys-global-combat-support-system/ Fort Bliss Bugle (13 August 2015), "Global Combat Support System - Army" (GCSS-A)
5. https://www.army.mil/article/235078/utilizing_gcss_army_to_record_maintenance_work_time_to_benefit_an_organization Capt. John DeLee (April 29, 2020) Utilizing GCSS-Army to Record Maintenance Work Time to Benefit an Organization
6. https://www.army.mil/article/234374/improving_supply_support_activities_3rd_armored_brigade_combat_team_1st_armored_division Lt. Col. Charles Montgomery (April 13, 2020) Improving Supply Support Activities: 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division
7. https://warontherocks.com/2020/08/the-battle-for-mon-cala-getting-the-military-to-deliver-its-own-tech-solutions/ MAJ. GEN. MATTHEW G. GLAVY AND BRETT GOLDSTEIN (AUGUST 20, 2020) THE BATTLE FOR MON CALA: GETTING THE MILITARY TO DELIVER ITS OWN TECH SOLUTIONS
8. Web site: Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) (2013) Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) . 2020-08-22 . 2019-11-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191104170811/https://www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil/PEOs/PEO-EIS/GCSS-MC/ . dead .
9. Web site: Army Logistics: Global Combat Support System-Army Is Supporting Requirements at Selected Units. www.gao.gov. 2016-11-03.
10. https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-gets-battle-hardened-us-army-recruits-10000-rugged-tablets/ Windows 10 gets battle-hardened: US Army recruits 10,000 rugged tablets