The first memo everyone writes is called a position memo. It is written from the

The first memo everyone writes is called a position memo. It is written from the perspective of your assigned role. It presents a set of policy options for consideration by the NSC and recommends one of them to the president. The recommendation, or position, outlined in this memo is the one you will present during the role-play. (Keep in mind that my position role is special advisor to the presiednt