Diệm kept the control of the nation firmly within the hands of his brothers and their in-laws, and promotions in the ARVN were given on the basis of religion and loyalty rather than merit.
Diệm memegang kendali negara bersama dengan saudara-saudara kandung dan saudara-saudara iparnya, dan promosi dalam ARVN diberikan atas dasar agama dan loyalitas ketimbang jasa.