### Question
What is the definition of technician?


### Answer
The definition of **technician** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 8337*:

> an individual employed under section 709(a) of title 32 who, as a condition of the employment, is required under section 709(b) of such title to be a member of the National Guard and to hold a specified military grade

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8337*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 83-RETIREMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT**

