During its short life, the council took two important actions: it dissolved President Duvalier's paramilitary forces, the Tonton Macoute (, VSN) on February 15, and restored the blue and red flag of Haiti on February 17.
During its brief existence, the council took two pivotal actions: it eliminated President Duvalier's paramilitary forces, the Tonton Macoute (VSN), on February 15, and re-established the national symbols of Haiti on February 17.