; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), paragraph (1) applies to a member who is enrolled, or eligible to enroll, in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5 if the member is a military technician (dual status) as described in section 10216(a) of this title. . 3. Fiscal year 2018 end strengths for National Guard military technicians (dual status) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the minimum number of military technicians (dual status) as of the last day of fiscal year 2018 for the specified reserve components of the Army and the Air Force (notwithstanding section 129 of title 10, United States Code) shall be the following: (1) For the Army National Guard of the United States, 25,507. (2) For the Air National Guard of the United States, 22,103. 4. Modification of requirements relating to conversion of military technician (dual status) positions Section 1053(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 ( Public Law 114–92