You are a 5 point preference eligible if your active duty service meets any of the
Following timeframes:
• 180 or more consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001 and ending on a future date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or law as the last date of Operation Iraqi Freedom, OR
• Between August 2, 1990 and January 2, 1992, OR
• 180 or more consecutive days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955 and before October 15, 1976, OR
• In a war, campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or between April 28, 1952 and July 1, 1955.
You are a 10 point preference eligible if you served at any time, and you:
• Have a service connected disability, OR received a Purple Heart.
If you are still not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's Veterans' Preference Advisor at:
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm.