Noncommissioned Officers (E-6 to E-9) – Separated or retired within the past 5 years with at least 8 years of cumulative honorable service.
Officers (W-1 to W-5, O-3 to O-6) – Same requirement: 8+ years of honorable service, separated or retired within the past 5 years.
ARNG/USAR (Actively Serving/TPU) – Same eligibility plus Letter of Recommendation from current Commander and current DA Form 5016 or NGB 23A.