An agency may appoint noncompetitively a National Guard technician who—
Was involuntarily separated (other than by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency);
Has served at least 3 years as a technician;
Meets the qualifications requirements of the job: and
Is appointed within 1 year after separating from service as a Guard Technician.
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.