Grades and Precedence
The Canadian monarch, seen as the fount of honour, is at the apex of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces as its Sovereign, followed by the governor general, who serves as the fellowship's Chancellor, and the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who is the Principal Commander. Thereafter follow three grades—each having accordant post-nominal letters that are the same in both English and French. Promotions in grade are possible, though there are limits to the populations of the grades. Any person thus honoured must return their lower grade insignia, as no member may at any time hold more than one appointment in the organization. Further, within the order of preference for Canadian honours, each grade of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces precedes a similar grade of the Royal Victorian Order and succeeds a similar grade of the Order of Military Merit.
| Grades of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | Post-nominal letters | Ribbon | Recognizing | Preceding | Succeeding | |||
| Commander (French: Commandeur) |
COM | Conspicuous meritorious service and leadership in areas of great responsibility, typically in the national sphere or international level. | Commander of the Order of Military Merit | Commander of the Royal Victorian Order | ||||
| Officer (French: Officier) |
OOM | Conspicuous meritorious service in areas of responsibility, typically at the regional level or provincial sphere. | Officer of the Order of Military Merit | Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order | ||||
| Members (French: Membre) |
MOM | Exceptional service or performance of duty. | Member of the Order of Military Merit | Member of the Royal Victorian Order | ||||
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