### Question
How is the term period of qualified non-Federal service defined?


### Answer
The term **period of qualified non-Federal service** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 9812* as the following:

> any period of service performed by an individual that—


(A) was performed in a position the duties of which were directly related to the duties of the position in the Administration which that individual will fill as a newly appointed employee

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9812*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart I-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 98-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION**

