(D)
Until December 31, 2006, the Secretary of Defense may waive clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) with respect to the appointment of an officer as Director, Army National Guard, or as Director, Air National Guard, if the Secretary of the military department concerned requests the waiver and, in the judgment of the Secretary of Defense—
(i)
the officer is qualified for service in the position; and
(ii)
the waiver is necessary for the good of the service.
Any such waiver shall be made on a case-by-case basis.