Life Cycle Software Support (LCSS)

The Life Cycle Software Support (LCSS) program, managed by the Army, focuses on maintaining and enhancing software capabilities for various weapon systems. The primary goal is to ensure the operational readiness of Army network systems, mission command capabilities, and intelligence and sensor systems. This involves providing depot maintenance for Post Production Software Support (PPSS) across a range of programs, including Intelligence, Force Protection, Electronic Warfare, and Satellite Communications.

A key objective of LCSS is to address the obsolescence of host and network equipment that are no longer economically repairable. The program aims to upgrade or replace outdated equipment regularly to keep pace with technological advancements. This includes purchasing new servers and server storage to meet mission requirements and developing Continuity of Operations (COOP) sites to mitigate risks associated with catastrophic failures at primary locations.

The program also supports several specific initiatives such as the C3T Cyber/DevSecOps Pipeline, which focuses on refreshing equipment within production-level capabilities and extending connectivity to Fort Sill. Additionally, the Software Engineering Environment (SE2) is being enhanced through a Hybrid Cloud Solution to provide adequate server power and storage. Other efforts include modernizing lab equipment in the Intelligence Support Division and refreshing infrastructure assets in the Platform Engineering Branch Lab.

LCSS is dedicated to ensuring that software engineering support remains robust and responsive to field demands. By maintaining critical software updates and accreditation processes, the program seeks to sustain high levels of operational readiness for deployed weapon systems. These efforts are crucial for supporting ongoing missions and enabling future expansion of capabilities within the Army's tactical command and control systems.