Shore Duty (Noun)
Meaning
Naval service at land bases.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- After several years at sea, the sailor was assigned to shore duty at the naval base in San Diego.
- The captain's shore duty tour was marked by a series of high-profile administrative roles.
- Shore duty gave the young officer a chance to recharge and spend more time with her family.
- The admiral's staff was comprised of seasoned veterans who had all served multiple tours of shore duty.
- During his shore duty assignment, the lieutenant commander was responsible for overseeing the training of new recruits.