(a)
An agency may appoint noncompetitively a National Guard technician who—
(1)
Was involuntarily separated (other than by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency);
(2)
Has served at least 3 years as a technician;
(3)
Meets the qualifications requirements of the job: and
(4)
Is appointed within 1 year after separating from service as a Guard Technician.
(b)
The noncompetitive appointing authority also applies to National Guard technicians separated before October 29, 1986, provided they are appointed within a year of the date of separation.
Code of Federal Regulations
[52 FR 5431, Feb. 23, 1987]