Who is responsible for making sure members of the military are paid?

The responsibility for ensuring that members of the military are paid falls primarily on the Department of Defense (DoD), specifically through its financial management and personnel services. Each branch of the military, such as the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, has its own finance and accounting offices that handle payroll. Additionally, individual service members are responsible for ensuring that their personal information, such as direct deposit details and duty status, is accurately submitted and maintained.