Definition

1. Noun:
   • A period of time spent in military service: A specific, often fixed, length of time during which a service member is assigned to a particular post, unit, or deployment.

Usage

• The term "duty tour" is used to refer to a specific assignment or deployment period in a military career. It is a formal term often found in official military documents and discussions.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He completed his first duty tour overseas.
  • Her duty tour at the naval base lasted for three years.
  • The soldier was awarded a medal for his service during a hazardous duty tour.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on a duty tour": To be currently serving in a specific military assignment.
  • Captain Jones is currently on a duty tour in the Middle East.
• "To complete/end a duty tour": To finish a period of military assignment.
  • She will return home after she completes her duty tour next month.

Variants and Related Words

• Tour of duty (n): This is a common variant with the same meaning as "duty tour." The phrases are interchangeable.
  • He is nearing the end of his tour of duty.
• Deployment (n): A broader term for the movement of military forces to an operational area, which often constitutes a duty tour.
  • The battalion is preparing for its next deployment.

Synonyms

• Stint: A period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.
• Assignment: A specific task or period of service one is given to do.
• Posting: An appointment to a particular position or location, especially in the armed forces.

Related Phrases

• Combat tour: A duty tour specifically in a combat zone.
  • The pilot flew numerous missions during his combat tour.
• Back-to-back tours: Consecutive duty tours with little or no break in between.
  • After two back-to-back tours, the unit was given extended leave.

Noun

1. a period of time spent in military service