Explore lessons learned from provisioning decisions that have disrupted defense programs and examine the residual risks those choices can create throughout a weapon system’s lifecycle. Using real-world examples and a programmatic decision tree, participants will evaluate how near-term tradeoffs involving cost, schedule, and performance can affect data quality, parts availability, readiness, and long-term sustainment. The session will highlight common failure points, identify questions decision-makers should ask before accepting risk, and demonstrate how early provisioning involvement can prevent downstream supportability gaps. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for balancing immediate program pressures against total lifecycle impacts and mission-support requirements.