Is there evidence that chains of command are separate from chains of payment? Is this a published policy?
Is this separation throughout the ministry and armed forces or with exceptions in some areas?
If there is no available information, what is the likelihood that such separation is in place? The salary chain is the long link from the national treasury right down to payment to the individual soldier. In many corrupt environments those funds are stolen or diverted en route, so that far less of the due amount finally reaches the soldier.
This question attempts to assess whether payment is made directly to personnel through channels other than chains of command to minimise the risk of commanders influencing the level and frequency of payment.
There may be specific offices within the MOD charged with administrative functions which are in charge of salary disbursement. Alternatively, another Ministry, usually the Ministry of Finance would be mandated with this function.
Where there are electronic payment systems in place, the chains are likely to be separate