The PVK was composed of different peoples of Papua, mostly members of Arfak and Biak tribes[1] and was under command of colonel of marines W.A.

After the administration of the territory was passed to the United Nations (UNTEA) and the subsequent Indonesian government (1962–1963), the PVK was dissolved, and the members were dismissed.

Others, including Sergeant Awom Ferry, founded a guerrilla army, the Cassowary Battalion (OPM), and began a struggle in the Papua conflict for independence from Indonesia.

[2] Although later this movement would surrender and some of its members would also join the Indonesian Army after they were trained in Siliwangi and Diponegoro and combined with forces of Trikora, to form Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih.

[3] Others would join in the two competing factions of Free Papua Movement, primarily in 'Victoria Headquarters' rather than 'Defenders of Truth' as the former were led by former TNI member, M.L.