1(1)The transitional class consists of persons who—
(a)are members of a reserve force;
(b)for the time being fall within paragraph 2 or 3; and
(c)have not made an election under paragraph 4.
(2)In this Schedule“transitional member” means a member of a reserve force who for the time being is a member of the transitional class; and“transitional officer” and“transitional man” shall be construed accordingly.
(3)In this Part of this Schedule“the appointed day” means such day as the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule.