Originally Posted by
Dragon7
Doesn't apply to anybody who is 0-4 or above...
That is little too much of a blanket statement.
That actually wording is:
Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans. (This does not apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age 60).
USMCFLYR