Established by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 1 July 1972, the Order of Military Merit (ORMM) honours conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members of the Canadian Armed Forces. His Majesty King Charles III is the Order’s Sovereign, the Governor General is its Chancellor and the Chief of the Defence Staff is its Principal Commander. Appointment to the rank of Commander of the Order of Military Merit recognizes outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility.