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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grumman-helps-u-s-army-transform-tactical-logistics-at-fort-irwin|title=Northrop Grumman Helps U.S. Army Transform Tactical Logistics at Fort Irwin|website=Northrop Grumman Newsroom|access-date=2016-11-03|archive-date=2016-11-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104075157/http://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grumman-helps-u-s-army-transform-tactical-logistics-at-fort-irwin|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.northropgrumman.com/Capabilities/GCSS/Pages/default.aspx|title=Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSS-Army)|website=Northrop Grumman|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-03}}</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/army/comments/cr3wdo/army_course_starterpack/ Army Course starterpack] reddit hints page for GCSS-Army</ref><ref name= delee />
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.<ref>[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)]{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> It replaces SARSS, the standard Army retail supply system interface.<ref name= delee >[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] A Forward Support Company (FSC) needs to populate the work schedule for its maintenance personnel, which defaults to 24/7, and has to be set for each unit</ref><ref name= touchItOnce >[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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200525092856/https://www.army.mil/article/234374/improving_supply_support_activities_3rd_armored_brigade_combat_team_1st_armored_division |date=May 25, 2020 }} Supply Support Activity (SSA) Saves funds with operating efficiencies for Overaged Repairable Item Listing (ORIL) management; uses an Abrams tank engine to illustrate the savings</ref>
Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) has updated its capability with its own software development, in-house.<ref>[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]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil/PEOs/PEO-EIS/GCSS-MC/ |title=Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) (2013) Global Combat Support Systems-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) |access-date=2020-08-22 |archive-date=2019-11-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104170811/https://www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil/PEOs/PEO-EIS/GCSS-MC/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
== Effectiveness ==
A GAO report estimates that the Army will achieve $11.8 billion in savings and financial benefits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-15-378R|title=Army Logistics: Global Combat Support System-Army Is Supporting Requirements at Selected Units|website=www.gao.gov|access-date=2016-11-03}}</ref>
== Tablets for GCSS ==
Tablet computers with bar code readers will be used in the Army GCSS for tracking logistics, supplies, and finances.<ref>[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]</ref>
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Category:United States Army equipment Category:Tablet computers