Special Category Employees and the Rule of 55 TSP Special Category Employees (SCEs) such as federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers may be eligible to access their TSP funds even earlier—starting at age 50—without penalties. While this is technically a separate rule, it's often discussed alongside the Rule of 55 TSP guidelines due to their similar... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/tsp-rule-of-55