; or (2) issue a general written notice to the Space Force regarding the convening of the board which shall include the convening date of the board and the name and date of rank of the junior officer, and of the senior officer, in the promotion zone as of the date of the notification. (b) Communication from officers An officer eligible for consideration by a selection board convened under section 20211 of this title (other than an officer who has been excluded under section 20231(d) of this title from consideration by the board) may send a written communication to the board, to arrive not later than 10 calendar days before the date on which the board convenes, calling attention to any matter concerning the officer that the officer considers important to the officer’s case. The selection board shall give consideration to any timely communication under this subsection. (c) Notice of intent of certain officers To serve on or off active duty An officer on the Space Force officer list in the grade of colonel or brigadier general who receives a notice under subsection (a) shall inform the Secretary of the officer’s preference to serve either on or off active duty if promoted to the grade of brigadier general or major general, respectively. 20214. Information furnished to selection boards The provisions of section 615 of this title shall apply to information furnished to selection boards. 20215. Recommendations for promotion by selection boards The provisions of section 616 of this title shall apply to recommendations for promotion by selection boards. 20216. Reports of selection boards The provisions of section 617 of this title shall apply to reports of selection boards. 20217. Action on reports of selection boards for promotion to brigadier general or major general The provisions of section 618 of this title shall apply to action on reports of selection boards. III Promotions Sec. 20231. Eligibility for consideration for promotion: time-in-grade and other requirements. 20232. Eligibility for consideration for