10.—(1) Save as provided by subsection (2) of this section, the expression “the forces” where it occurs in the Acts shall be construed as excluding the Reserve.
(2) In the Acts (except secitons 10 and 14 of the Act of 1927)—
(a) the expression “the forces” shall be construed as including the Reserve of Officers—First Line and the Reserve of Men—First Line, and
(b) the word “soldier” shall be construed as including a man of the Reserve of Men—First Line.
