Order of Air Merit
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The Order of Air Merit is an honour awarded to members of the Dominican Air Force. It was established on 3 August 1952.[2][3]
Quick Facts Order of Air Merit Orden del Mérito Aéreo, Type ...
Order of Air Merit Orden del Mérito Aéreo | |
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Type | Three division military merit order with four classes |
Awarded for | Extraordinary services and merit. |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Eligibility | Members of the Air Force of the Dominican Republic. |
Post-nominals | M.A. |
Motto | Courage and Loyalty |
Established | 3 August 1952 |
Ribbon bar for combat division Ribbon bar for long service division Ribbon bar for other services division | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Military Merit[1] |
Next (lower) | Order of Police Merit[1] |
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The Order is in three divisions:
- Awarded for combat or war service. Displayed on a red ribbon
- Awarded for long and faithful service. Displayed on a blue ribbon
- Awarded for other service. Displayed on a white ribbon
Within each division, the award is made in one of four classes:
- First Class: to General Officers.
- Second Class: to Superior Officers.
- Third Class: to Junior Officers.
- Fourth Class: to Non-Commissioned Officers.
The motto of the order is Courage and Loyalty.