The Order of Air Merit is an honour awarded to members of the Dominican Air Force. It was established on 3 August 1952."Medals of the Dominican Republic" , Jeffrey B. Floyd, International Electronic Phaleristic Encyclopedia, 16 October 1997Law number 3351 of the year 1952 that created the Order of Air Merit
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.
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.Art. 16 of the Law number 3351 of the year 1952.
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See also Orders, decorations, and medals of the Dominican Republic