Most were poor, young conscripts and many simply sold their weapons for cash or even vodka to either side, some even trying to sell tanks and armored personnel carriers (APCs).
A maior parte destas unidades estaba composta por mozas conscriptos, moitos dos cales simplemente venderon as súas armas a cambio de diñeiro ou mesmo as intercambiaron por vodka, mentres que outros chegaron mesmo a tentar vender tanques ou transportes blindados de persoal (APC).