The ACEs then brief the students on the program when they arrive at the college. With the programs content, group size and venues decided, the program's budget needed to be developed. Other than salary, the largest cost associated with the program is travel expenditures. All standard TDY costs associated are funded. Mailings, with information sheets to publicize Service to the Nation, begin in late spring.
News releases follow.
The Service to the Nation coordinator then followed up with phone calls to reiterate the invitation and to answer any questions. When a venue is set, the coordinator creates a tasking form that is e-mailed to the ACE who decides which of the teams will fill the request. Once assigned, the students are responsible for contacting the organization for logistical support, directions, etc. CGSC prepares TDY orders, as necessary. After Action Review is prepared by student team members.