Despite the US aid, FANK (commanded by General Sosthène Fernandez) was seriously handicapped by corruption, particularly by officers claiming salaries for non-existent troops, and military incompetence.
Meskipun AS memberi bantuan, FANK (dikomando oleh Jenderal Sosthene Fernandez) dirusak oleh korupsi, khususnya oleh petugas yang mengklaim gaji bagi pasukan tidak ada, dan ketidakmampuan militer.