Navy Command and Control System (NCCS)

The Navy Command and Control System (NCCS) is designed to enhance the operational capabilities of the U.S. Navy by integrating advanced command and control systems. It focuses on the procurement and installation of the Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M). This system is crucial for providing maritime commanders with a comprehensive, integrated platform for command, control, communication, computers, and intelligence (C4I). It supports decision-making by fusing data from various sources to create a common operational picture that can be shared across different command levels.

A primary objective of the NCCS is to ensure maritime commanders have access to real-time situational awareness through GCCS-M Afloat and Ashore implementations. The GCCS-M Afloat offers command and control capabilities to naval vessels such as aircraft carriers, amphibious ships, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines. This capability allows commanders to evaluate tactical situations, plan operations, direct forces, and synchronize movements with firepower. Operating on General Service Secret networks, it supports joint operations with coalition and allied forces.

The NCCS also includes the Global Command and Control System-Joint (GCCS-J), managed by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This system supports joint warfighter needs by providing a fused picture of the battlespace within a modern C4I framework. It incorporates planning and assessment tools necessary for combatant commanders to make timely decisions. Additionally, the program involves fielding the Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS), which enhances joint targeting capabilities for time-sensitive missions across various command levels.

The NCCS program seeks to maintain and upgrade these systems to meet evolving operational requirements. This involves procuring new hardware and software installations while considering factors such as location-specific configurations and software versions. By doing so, it aims to provide robust support for national security decision-making, force preparation, operational planning, and execution within the Navy's strategic framework.