((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 .