<Tr> <Th> Deputy </Th> <Td> Deputy National Security Advisor </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> The White House </Td> </Tr> <P> The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA), commonly referred to as the National Security Advisor (NSA) or at times informally termed the NSC Advisor, is a senior aide in the Executive Office of the President, based at the West Wing of the White House, who serves as the chief in - house advisor to the President of the United States on national security issues . The National Security Advisor is appointed by the President and does not require confirmation by the Senate, but an appointment of a three or four - star general to the role requires Senate reconfirmation of military rank . </P> <P> The National Security Advisor participates in meetings of the National Security Council (NSC) and usually chairs meetings of the Principals Committee of the NSC with the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense (the meetings not attended by the President). The National Security Advisor is supported by NSC staff who produce research and briefings for the National Security Advisor to review and present, either to the National Security Council or directly to the President . </P>

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