Order of Air 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.