tour
The correct spelling is "duty" (an obligation, or military service).
I thinks its called a Tour or Tour of Duty
Military duty is also described as service, serving one's country.
The term used for a period of duty in a specific location or assignment is a "tour" (tour of duty).
Yes
It's used to describe soldiers and other service members for whom military service is their primary occupation; i.e., they are service members full time. This is opposed to reservists, who soldier on a part-time basis.
No, attendance at a military service academy is not considered active duty service. To be eligible for retirement benefits after 20 years of service, you must have served on active duty. Time spent at a service academy does not count towards this requirement.
It is the selective service designation for "Fit for duty".
Yes
No, you are considered an active duty service member.
For the most part active duty service members have military medical care in military facilities. Under certain circumstances the military pays civilian medical facilities to provide care to active duty service members. The families of active duty military personnel have a health care plan called TRICARE Prime which is similar to an HMO. Active duty service members and their dependents do not pay premiums for health care or prescription medications. Retired service members and their dependents also have military medical care and TRICARE available to them, but must pay premiums for TRICARE Prime. TRICARE Standard, which is a cost sharing plan, is also available to retired service members and their dependents. Once service members and their spouses turn 65 years of age and are covered by Medicare, TRICARE for Life acts as supplemental insurance for Medicare. Premiums for Medicare, Part B now vary by income.
He was originally in the Army Enlisted Reserve, received a commission, was called to active duty, and finished his service with the rank of Captain. He had been recommended for promotion to Major, but that was ultimately disapproved.