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Order of Air Merit

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Country
  
Dominican Republic

Post-nominals
  
M.A.

Motto
  
Courage and Loyalty

Type
  
Three division military merit order with four classes

Eligibility
  
Members of the Air Force of the Dominican Republic.

Awarded for
  
Extraordinary services and merit.

The Order of Air Merit is an honour awarded to members of the Dominican Air Force. It was established on 3 August 1952.

The Order is in three divisions:

  1. Awarded for combat or war service. Displayed on a red ribbon
  2. Awarded for long and faithful service. Displayed on a blue ribbon
  3. 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.

    Post-Nominal

    The person awarded with this honour should be added the post-nominal M. A. (Mérito Aéreo, Spanish for Air Merit) after his or her full name, in all the official papers and documents.

    References

    Order of Air Merit Wikipedia
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