((a)) ** .—** Except as provided by this section, eligibility for promotion of officers in any competitive category of officers designated for purposes of this subchapter shall be governed by the provisions of .

((b)) ** .—** Paragraphs (2) through (4)  of shall not apply to the promotion of officers described in subsection (a).

((c)) ** .—** The following provisions of shall not apply to the promotion of officers described in subsection (a):

((1)) The reference in paragraph (1) of that section to an officer above the promotion zone.

((2)) Paragraph (2)(A) of that section.

((d)) ** .—** shall not apply to the promotion of officers described in subsection (a) to the extent that such section is inconsistent with a number of opportunities for promotion specified pursuant to .

((e)) ** .—** The following officers are not eligible for promotion under this subchapter:

((1)) An officer described in .

((2)) An officer not included within the promotion zone.

((3)) An officer who has failed of promotion to a higher grade the maximum number of times specified for opportunities for promotion for such grade within the competitive category concerned pursuant to .

((4)) An officer recommended by a selection board to be removed from consideration for promotion in accordance with .