[Intro] Ohhh, step into the cycle, come and follow me— We’re walking through the milestones, A to B to C! [Verse 1] Milestone A is the start, where the thinking begins, Framing problems, scoping options, seeing losses and wins. Tech is early, risks are heavy, but the vision is clear, We set the stage for a journey through the acquisition year. [Pre-Chorus] Choose a pathway, tailor what you need, Match the pace and match the speed— Brief the MDA, show the plan you’ve got, Entrance criteria ready? Let’s take that shot! [Chorus] A–B–C! That’s Milestone Magic! A means THINK, B means BUILD, C means FIELD—automatic! A–B–C! The lifecycle flow, From the first big idea to the day it’s ready to go. A–B–C! The PM’s classic, Say it out loud—this system’s gonna be fantastic! [Verse 2] Milestone B’s the commitment—now the design gets real, We baseline cost and schedule, lock the technical deal. Prototyping’s mostly over, risk maturity’s high, And the program office whispers, “Please don’t let this slip by.” [Pre-Chorus] Docs on the table, decisions to make, TEMP and strategy both wide awake— Configuration’s tight, requirements in tune, Milestone B’s the gateway to delivering soon! [Chorus] A–B–C! That’s Milestone Magic! A means THINK, B means BUILD, C means FIELD—automatic! A–B–C! A PM’s ABCs, From the earliest concept to the warfighter’s needs. [Bridge] Milestone C is the door to the production floor, Testing’s complete, and they’re calling for more. OT says it fights, DT says it works, Sustainment plan’s ready—no gaps, no quirks. O&S on the horizon, support in place, Lifecycle planning’s not a sprint—it’s a marathon race. [Breakdown] Say “A!” (For the thinking!) Say “B!” (For the making!) Say “C!” (For delivering!) The field starts shaking! A–B–C! Let the milestones roll, From learning and designing to the ultimate goal. [Final Chorus] A–B–C! That’s Milestone Magic! A means THINK, B means BUILD, C means FIELD—fantastic! From concept to combat, the pathway’s clear, Milestone Magic is ringing in your ear. A–B–C! Come sing it with me— Milestone Magic, the PM’s melody!