 Ward most likely got the idea of levying fines against group members from his tenure in the military.Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice gives a unit commander authority to mete a certain amount of punishment to troops under his or her command without going through a court-martial, which includes fines (partial forfeiture of pay).The name "The Dominoes" was owned by Ward and Marks, who had the power to hire and fire and to pay the singers a salary.