Roll on Major Pathway

There’s a long, winding road through the hills of the dawn, Where the Army builds the systems that the mission calls upon. From an early whispered warning to a need the force can’t shake, Comes an MDD at sunrise—first decision that we make. And the planners gather ’round now, as the documents begin, With the ICD unfolding like a breeze against the wind. Chorus And it’s roll on, Major Pathway, let the milestones guide the way, From the cradle of the concept to the fielding of the day. With the PM steering steady while the Soldiers wait ahead— Roll on, Major Pathway, where the work and vision spread. Verse 2 In the Materiel Solution Analysis, we look across the land, Choosing options for the future with a firm and careful hand. And the KPPs rise shining like the stars at evening’s start, Telling what the system must achieve with honesty and heart. When the tech begins to mature and the prototypes appear, Milestone A is glowing like a campfire burning clear. Chorus Roll on, Major Pathway, let the milestones guide the way, Through the testing and the shaping and the lessons of the day. With the PM working constant while the plans unfold ahead— Roll on, Major Pathway, where the mission’s spirit’s spread. Verse 3 Now the engineers take over in the cool of morning light, Turning visions into hardware for the Soldier in the fight. And the CDD stands ready—requirements refined, Every detail carved with purpose, every threshold well-defined. Then Milestone B comes calling, moving progress down the line, As the factories and ranges ring with rhythm pure and fine. Bridge From the storms of test and trials to the bright production floor, Milestone C is like an open gate to everything in store. And the fielding flows like river wind to units far and near, Where sustainers keep the system strong through every passing year. Final Chorus Roll on, Major Pathway, let the milestones guide the way, From the dawn of early planning to the Soldier’s longest day. With the PM walking w