Engineering

The 4.6 Engineering JCA provides an engineer with a modeling tool that is able to provide an independent assessment of capabilities versus requirements. Specifically, it allows the engineer the ability to view, create and edit engineering plans. Initializing the view, creation or editing of plans is done entirely through the map interface. Once a plan is created, the user has the ability to create and manage scenarios as they pertain to construction plans. This includes facets such as creating tasks, assigning engineers, tracking costs and taking into account factors such as populations. Additionally, 4.6 Engineering also offers the ability for users to share plans with other GCSS-J users and import operation plans into GCSS-J for view and use. The functions which define joint engineering help the joint force engineer integrate, synchronize, and direct engineer operations. These functions include combat engineering, general engineering, and geospatial engineering.

Mapping

The mapping capability is available in all implemented Joint Capability Area (JCA) tabs. This capability consists of a Geographic Information System for creating, storing, analyzing, and managing spatial data and associated attributes associated with geographically referenced information. The mapping capability in GCSS-J is intended to allow a user to view data from approved data sources on a map, customize visible layers, view selected report results on a map, and drill to retrieve details on map items. GCSS-J also has support for Google Earth.

Reports

The reporting capability is available in all implemented JCA tabs. This capability provides GCSS-J users access to predefined reports which request and aggregate data from one or many authoritative defense logistics data sources. The reporting capability allows GCSS-J users to customize requests for data, as well as the resulting report content and format. The returned report results can be exported to MS Excel and/or used to create a map layer for viewing in GCSS-J mapping if the results contain geo-area parameters (lat/long). The reports and the customized report result formats can also be saved for future use.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

The SSO capability allows users access to multiple applications without having to log on to each application individually. The user needs to sign on solely to GCSS-J, and then GCSS-J passes the appropriate login information behind the scenes to the other systems' applications. The GCSS-J System has been built on both SIPRNet and SIPRNet environments. Each environment connects to different Single Sign-On system:

Watchboard (WB)

The WB capability allows a GCSS-J user to quickly make a visual assessment of the fuels and items they want to track using a simple color code (e.g., black, red, yellow, and green) based on user-defined thresholds. A user can actively monitor Fuels and Munitions by leveraging existing GCSS-J access to National Level Ammunition Capability and to monitor Bulk Fuels by leveraging existing GCSS-J access to WebREPOL and Fuel Enterprise System. Users can also display and monitor the latest National Stock Number or National Item Identification Number inventory data from Asset Visibility. Visibility of requirements/demands is critical for supplies and it requires communication and integration with other areas affecting the DoD supply chain, maintenance, and distribution.