[Verse 1] System Requirements Review starts the dance Requirements traceability, give it a chance ConOps tells the story of how we'll operate Interface requirements we must validate From user needs to system specs we trace Every requirement finds its proper place [Chorus] Five milestones on the journey, each one has its role SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, SAR - reaching for the goal Purpose clear, artifacts ready, expectations met Defense infrastructure delivered without regret [Verse 2] Preliminary Design Review takes the stage Architecture decisions, turn the page Trade studies weigh the options, pros and cons Risk identification, what could go wrong Proof-of-concept shows us it can work From requirements now to design we lurk [Chorus] Five milestones on the journey, each one has its role SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, SAR - reaching for the goal Purpose clear, artifacts ready, expectations met Defense infrastructure delivered without regret [Verse 3] Critical Design Review digs down deep Detailed design, promises we keep STIG findings show security's in place Test plans written, ready for the race Working reference implementations prove From concept now to reality we move [Bridge] But watch out for the anti-patterns lurking Paper-only CDRs, they're not working Don't skip dry runs, practice makes it right Save documentation and you'll lose the fight [Verse 4] Test Readiness Review checks we're prepared Test environment ready, nothing's been spared Test procedures written, step by step Entry exit criteria, promises we've kept System Acceptance Review ends the quest Formal test results, we've passed the test [Chorus] Five milestones on the journey, each one has its role SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, SAR - reaching for the goal Authorization evidence, operational readiness Defense infrastructure delivered with success [Outro] From requirements through to operation Five reviews ensure our destination Purpose, artifacts, and expectations clear Defense delivery excellence is here
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