Had an interesting time at my local market.
Two younger girls ahead of me in a line for check out. Started up a conversation.
Girl 1 >Did you go to the local protest?
Girl 2 >Yes I did.
Girl 1 >Who is your contact?
Girl 2 >Womans name.
Girl 1 >Never heard of her, Mine is Guys name.
It sounds to me like the leadership is more like the mafia, than military.
Each Has a Capo to report to. Layerd deniability.