-f::
--force::
- This option is only valid for the add command.
- Allow adding an otherwise ignored submodule path.
+ This option is only valid for add and update commands.
+ When running add, allow adding an otherwise ignored submodule path.
+ When running update, throw away local changes in submodules when
+ switching to a different commit.
--cached::
This option is only valid for status and summary commands. These