Each player posts his initial placements in the proper sequence. All players post SW spending. All players can determine the impact of SW upon BRPs once all SW spending from the previous year has been revealed. All players elect SW spending, and post this information to the refereree. Once the referree has received all SW spendings, he posts a message indicating this.
All players then post BRPs remaining for the turn and their turn spending limits.
If either Allied Variant is to be played, the Allied player must attempt to post this as soon as possible in the turn, before the Axis postings begin, if possible. If Axis posting has begun, the Axis has the right to invalidate any postings and resubmit them. If a Russian Winter Roll is required, it will be known by all players in advance. Opponents meet in the Conference Hall to observe the roll. The moving alliance posts DoWs.