As the Department of Defense (DoD) joint command and control (C2) system of record, the Global Command and Control System- Joint (GCCS-J) fuses a suite of critical warfighting capabilities to present an integrated, near real-time picture of the battlespace for planning and executing joint military and multinational operations.

GCCS-J is an essential component for achieving the full spectrum dominance articulated in Joint Vision 2020 and is central to successful implementation of DoD Transformation objectives.
GCCS-J consists of hardware, software, procedures, standards and interfaces, providing worldwide connectivity at all levels of command. Built upon the Common Operating Environment (COE) infrastructure, GCCS-J integrates joint and Service/Agency C2 mission capabilities, databases, web technology and office automation tools. It provides an open system architecture that allows a diverse group of systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software packages to operate at any GCCS-J location.

The combatant commands, military services and federal government agencies serve as sponsors and approving authorities for GCCS-J access for all entities under their direction. All other DoD components must coordinate with the Joint Staff, J33 (CSOD). Entities outside DoD must coordinate with the Joint Staff, J6.

For additional unclassified information, go to http://www.disa.mil/ge/gccs/index.html.