0 a period of time that someone, especially a soldier or an official, spends working in a foreign country:
His tour of duty ends shortly, and he is returning to take up a new appointment.
A refreshment allowance of up to £1·18 is payable for each tour of duty or training; and a boot allowance of £20 per year.
The battalion on a spearhead tour of duty has been deployed once in the last five years.
The six-month tour of duty is worthy of serious consideration.
Perhaps a reservist who has done more than one tour of duty abroad should receive an award, not necessarily money.
The normal duration of a tour of duty varies according to the wider manning and training requirements of each service.
The normal period of tour of duty is 18 months.
Seven, all volunteers, have either completed more than one tour of duty or are currently doing so.
