[ASLML] J19 Merzenhausen Zoo question

[Jeff Barber]

I'm getting ready to play this scenario Sunday and I have a question regarding SSR4.  The Germans take a NTC before the "start of play".  The question is:  does "the start of play" mean before you the set up of the American off board forces? Technically do you set up in the rally phase (like reinforcements do - after the start of play) or before the start of play (wind-change)?  Thanks in advance
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Jeff Barber