Order of Military Merit (Dominican Republic) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Order of Military Merit Orden del Mérito de Militar
Country	Dominican Republic
Type	Three division Military Merit Order with four classes
Eligibility	Members of the Army of the Dominican Republic.
Awarded for	Extraordinary services and merit.
Motto	Honour, Virtue, Valor
Post-nominals	M.M.
Statistics
Established	15 November 1930
Precedence
Next (higher)	Order of Naval Merit
Next (lower)	Order of Air Merit
Ribbon bar for combat division Ribbon bar for long service division Ribbon bar for other services division

The Order of Military Merit (which in Spanish is Orden del Mérito de Militar) is a special award. It is given to members of the Military of the Dominican Republic. This important award was created on November 15, 1930. It recognizes soldiers for their amazing service and bravery.

What Are the Divisions and Classes?

This award has three main parts, called divisions. Each division shows a different reason for the award. They are also shown by the color of the ribbon.

• Combat or War Service: This division is for soldiers who show great courage in battles or during wartime. The ribbon for this award is red.
• Long and Faithful Service: This division honors soldiers who have served for a very long time. It also recognizes their loyalty to the military. The ribbon for this award is blue.
• Other Services: This division is for other important actions or achievements. These might not be directly related to combat or long service. The ribbon for this award is white.

Award Classes for Ranks

Within each of these three divisions, there are four different classes. These classes depend on the rank of the person receiving the award.

• First Class: This class is given to very high-ranking officers. These are usually General Officers.
• Second Class: This class is for officers who are a bit lower in rank. They are called Superior Officers.
• Third Class: This class is for Junior Officers. These are newer officers in the military.
• Fourth Class: This class is for Non-Commissioned Officers. These are experienced soldiers who are not officers.

The special saying, or motto, for the Order of Military Merit is Honour, Virtue, Valor.

Who Has Received This Award?

Many brave people have received the Order of Military Merit. Here are some of them:

What Does M.M. Mean?

When someone receives this award, they can add "M. M." after their full name. This stands for Mérito Militar. In Spanish, this means Military Merit. You will see "M. M." on official papers and documents for those who have earned this honor.

See also

In Spanish: Orden al Mérito Militar (República Dominicana) para niños

• Orders, decorations, and medals of the Dominican Republic