As used in sections 88-131 to 88-142:
"Service in the armed forces": active service (1) in military service, as defined in section 88-132, or (2) in any other essential war service covered by the Servicemen's Act.
"Service member": a member of the system who is entitled to the benefits provided by the Servicemen's Act.
"Servicemen's Act": includes section 88-132 and any other act extending benefits similar to those of the section to other classes of persons in essential war services.