Leslie C. Smith | |
Allegiance: | United States |
Branch: | United States Army |
Serviceyears: | 1983–2021 |
Rank: | Lieutenant General |
Commands: | Fort Leonard Wood 20th CBRNE Command United States Army CBRN School 3rd Chemical Brigade 83d Chemical Battalion |
Battles: | Gulf War |
Awards: | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Alma Mater: | Georgia Southern University (BBA) Central Michigan University (MS) National Defense University (MA) |
Leslie C. Smith is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the 66th Inspector General of the United States Army.[1] Since 2002, he has served as the vice president for leadership and education at the Association of the United States Army[2]
From 1981 to 1985, Smith earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Georgia Southern University, then went on to study for a Master of Science in Accounting from Central Michigan University and then a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the National Defense University.[3]
During attendance at Georgia Southern University, Smith was commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer, serving with the Georgia Army National Guard. Following graduation, he was assigned as a Chemical Officer. Smith has Chemical Officer Basic and Advanced Courses and is a graduate of the Airborne School, United States Army Jumpmaster School, Command and General Staff College and National War College.[4]
His retirement ceremony was held on August 27, 2021,[5] though he remained The Inspector General until September 1. LTG Donna W. Martin became the 67th Inspector General of the United States Army on September 2, 2021.[6]
Smith's honors and awards include:[7]