This section presents the rules of the simulation, and students should be thoroughly familiar with them before beginning the game. The instructor's office is designated as the control center, and a bulletin board outside the instructor's office is information central, supplemented by the ICS web site. Each individual assigned to a larger country team will be allocated a particular decision making role. Concern with developing long range goals, planning short range policies consistent with these goals, and selecting appropriate means to carry out policies form the major tasks for the head of state. The delegation of specific tasks to other team members is also the responsibility of the head of state.
Ambassadors fulfill the duties of a secretary of state or negotiator.
It is their responsibility to assist the head of state in the overall planning of relations with other countries in the simulation and to conduct negotiations with other states. National Security Advisors are responsible for informing the head of state about the national security implications of foreign policy decisions. They may make specific recommendations for military action, implement any decisions on the use or threat of force, and negotiate with other countries as directed. Executive Advisors are nationals of the simulated countries invited to participate on line via email. E. A Simulation Director serves as the referee of game activity by directing the control center.