What can units expect from using GCSS-A in terms of functionality?

Using the Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSS-A) offers units the advantage of automated logistics and supply chain processes. This functionality significantly enhances the efficiency of managing and tracking supplies, equipment, and maintenance by leveraging technology to streamline operations. Automated systems reduce the time and effort traditionally spent on manual tasks, enabling units to request supplies, manage inventories, and conduct logistics operations more effectively.

Moreover, automation helps minimize human error associated with manual data entry and processing. This improves accuracy in order fulfillment and inventory management, allowing units to maintain operational readiness while engaging in more strategic planning and execution of logistics tasks.

In contrast, the other options present limitations that do not align with the capabilities of GCSS-A. Delayed supply requests processing does not reflect the intended efficiency of the system, and manual data entry only undermines the automated features designed to enhance operations. Lastly, while the system does compile historical data, it is not limited to that function as it plays a much broader role in real-time logistics management. Thus, the comprehensive automated functionality is a crucial benefit of using GCSS-A.