Grades and Precedence
The Canadian monarch, seen as the fount of honour, is at the apex of the Order of Military Merit as its Sovereign, followed by the governor general, who serves as the fellowship's Chancellor, and the Chief of the Defence Staff, who is the Principal Commander. Thereafter follow three grades— each having accordant post-nominal letters that are the same in both English and French. There are no limits to the population of any grade, and promotions are possible, though this is ordinarily not done within five years of the initial appointment. 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 precedence for Canadian honours, each grade of the Order of Military Merit precedes a similar grade of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, with Commanders succeeding the Members of the Order of Canada.
| Grades of the Order of Military Merit: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | Post-nominal letters | Ribbon | Recognizing | Preceding | Succeeding | |||
| Commander (French: Commandant) |
CMM | Outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility. As of August 2009, there were 211 living Commanders of the order. | Member of the Order of Canada | Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces | ||||
| Officer (French: Officier) |
OMM | Outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility. As of August 2009, there were 1,021 living Officers of the order. | Commander of the Royal Victorian Order | Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces | ||||
| Member (French: Membre) |
MMM | Exceptional service or performance of duty. As of August 2009, there were 2,436 living Members of the order. | Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order | Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces | ||||
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