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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French tur, tourn turning, [[circuit]], [[journey]] | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French tur, tourn turning, [[circuit]], [[journey]] | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1a : one's turn in an orderly [[schedule]] : shift | *1a : one's turn in an orderly [[schedule]] : shift | ||
:b : a period during which an [[individual]] or [[unit]] is on a specific [[duty]] or at one place <a tour of duty> | :b : a period during which an [[individual]] or [[unit]] is on a specific [[duty]] or at one place <a tour of duty> | ||
| − | *2a : a [[journey]] for [[business]], [[pleasure]], or [[education]] often involving a [[series]] of stops and ending at the starting point; also : something resembling such a tour <a tour of the [ | + | *2a : a [[journey]] for [[business]], [[pleasure]], or [[education]] often involving a [[series]] of stops and ending at the starting point; also : something resembling such a tour <a tour of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_philosophy history of philosophy]> |
:b : a brief turn : round | :b : a brief turn : round | ||
:c : a series of [[professional]] tournaments | :c : a series of [[professional]] tournaments | ||
==Tour of Duty== | ==Tour of Duty== | ||
| − | In the [ | + | In the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navy Navy], a '''tour''' of duty is a period of time spent [[performing]] operational [[duties]] at [[sea]], including combat, performing patrol or fleet duties, or assigned to [[service]] in a foreign country. |
For [[military]] [[soldiers]], a tour of duty is a usually a period of time spent in combat, but can also include [[Police|patrol]] duties in times of [[peace]]. | For [[military]] [[soldiers]], a tour of duty is a usually a period of time spent in combat, but can also include [[Police|patrol]] duties in times of [[peace]]. | ||
| − | For example, in [[World War II]] a tour of duty for a [ | + | For example, in [[World War II]] a tour of duty for a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Air_Force RAF] (Royal Air Force) bomber crew was 30 flights. That [[number]] could take up to [[12]] months. |
For the Navy, a tour of [[duty]] is part of a rotation, where the ship may spend a six months tour of duty, then spend one month in [[home]] port for [[maintenance]], then a period of time on [[exercises]], then return to their tour of duty. | For the Navy, a tour of [[duty]] is part of a rotation, where the ship may spend a six months tour of duty, then spend one month in [[home]] port for [[maintenance]], then a period of time on [[exercises]], then return to their tour of duty. | ||
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A general tour of duty for [[soldiers]] comprises service that can last from half a year to four years. Generally duties that last longer than 2 years are eligible to receive medals of merit related to their [[service]]. Tours of duty can also be extended involuntarily for service members, such as in September 2006 when the tour of duty was extended for 4,000 US military personnel in Iraq. | A general tour of duty for [[soldiers]] comprises service that can last from half a year to four years. Generally duties that last longer than 2 years are eligible to receive medals of merit related to their [[service]]. Tours of duty can also be extended involuntarily for service members, such as in September 2006 when the tour of duty was extended for 4,000 US military personnel in Iraq. | ||
==Concert Tour== | ==Concert Tour== | ||
| − | A [[concert]] tour is a series of concerts by an [[artist]] or [[group]] of artists in different [[cities]] or locations. Oftentimes concert tours are named, to differentiate tours by the same artist and associate a specific tour with a particular album or product (for example: Michael Jackson's [ | + | A [[concert]] tour is a series of concerts by an [[artist]] or [[group]] of artists in different [[cities]] or locations. Oftentimes concert tours are named, to differentiate tours by the same artist and associate a specific tour with a particular album or product (for example: Michael Jackson's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Tour Bad Tour]). Especially in the [[popular]] [[music]] world, such tours can become large-scale [[enterprises]] that last for several months or even years, are seen by hundreds of thousands or millions of people, and bring in millions of dollars (or the equivalent) in ticket [[revenues]]. |
| − | Different segments of longer concert tours are known as "legs". The different legs of a tour are denoted in different ways, dependant on the artist and type of tour, but the most common means of separating legs are dates (especially if there is a long break at some point), countries and/or continents, or different opening acts. In the largest concert tours it is becoming more common for different legs to employ separate touring production crews and equipment, local to each geographical region. Concert tours are often [[administered]] on the local level by concert promoters or by [ | + | Different segments of longer concert tours are known as "legs". The different legs of a tour are denoted in different ways, dependant on the artist and type of tour, but the most common means of separating legs are dates (especially if there is a long break at some point), countries and/or continents, or different opening acts. In the largest concert tours it is becoming more common for different legs to employ separate touring production crews and equipment, local to each geographical region. Concert tours are often [[administered]] on the local level by concert promoters or by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performing_arts_presenters performing arts presenters]. |
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:41, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English, from Anglo-French tur, tourn turning, circuit, journey
Definitions
- 1a : one's turn in an orderly schedule : shift
- b : a period during which an individual or unit is on a specific duty or at one place <a tour of duty>
- 2a : a journey for business, pleasure, or education often involving a series of stops and ending at the starting point; also : something resembling such a tour <a tour of the history of philosophy>
- b : a brief turn : round
- c : a series of professional tournaments
Tour of Duty
In the Navy, a tour of duty is a period of time spent performing operational duties at sea, including combat, performing patrol or fleet duties, or assigned to service in a foreign country.
For military soldiers, a tour of duty is a usually a period of time spent in combat, but can also include patrol duties in times of peace.
For example, in World War II a tour of duty for a RAF (Royal Air Force) bomber crew was 30 flights. That number could take up to 12 months.
For the Navy, a tour of duty is part of a rotation, where the ship may spend a six months tour of duty, then spend one month in home port for maintenance, then a period of time on exercises, then return to their tour of duty.
A general tour of duty for soldiers comprises service that can last from half a year to four years. Generally duties that last longer than 2 years are eligible to receive medals of merit related to their service. Tours of duty can also be extended involuntarily for service members, such as in September 2006 when the tour of duty was extended for 4,000 US military personnel in Iraq.
Concert Tour
A concert tour is a series of concerts by an artist or group of artists in different cities or locations. Oftentimes concert tours are named, to differentiate tours by the same artist and associate a specific tour with a particular album or product (for example: Michael Jackson's Bad Tour). Especially in the popular music world, such tours can become large-scale enterprises that last for several months or even years, are seen by hundreds of thousands or millions of people, and bring in millions of dollars (or the equivalent) in ticket revenues.
Different segments of longer concert tours are known as "legs". The different legs of a tour are denoted in different ways, dependant on the artist and type of tour, but the most common means of separating legs are dates (especially if there is a long break at some point), countries and/or continents, or different opening acts. In the largest concert tours it is becoming more common for different legs to employ separate touring production crews and equipment, local to each geographical region. Concert tours are often administered on the local level by concert promoters or by performing arts presenters.
