LOM
Military abbreviation · Military Award and Decoration
| Stands for | Legion of Merit |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
LOM stands for Legion of Merit, a military award and decoration abbreviation.
Decoration for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services, commonly awarded to colonels, senior NCOs and general officers at retirement or after key assignments.
Example: After 30 years of service, the colonel retired with the LOM.
Usage notes
Established in 1942, it is the only US decoration awarded in degrees to foreign officials, from Chief Commander down to Legionnaire. It ranks above the Distinguished Flying Cross in precedence.
Related abbreviations
More military award and decoration abbreviations
- GC – George Cross
- GCM – Good Conduct Medal
- GWOTEM – Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- GWOTSM – Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- ICM – Iraq Campaign Medal
- JSCM – Joint Service Commendation Medal
- MC – Military Cross
- MOH – Medal of Honor
- MOVSM – Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- MSM – Meritorious Service Medal
- MUC – Meritorious Unit Commendation
- NAM – Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal