Leslie C. Smith

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]

For the British businessman Leslie Charles Smith, see Leslie Smith (businessman).

Leslie C. Smith
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1983–2021
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldFort Leonard Wood
20th CBRNE Command
United States Army CBRN School
3rd Chemical Brigade
83d Chemical Battalion
Battles/warsGulf War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Alma materGeorgia Southern University (BBA)
Central Michigan University (MS)
National Defense University (MA)

Military career

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.[2]

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.[3]

His retirement ceremony was held on August 27, 2021,[4] 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.[5]

Honors and awards

Smith's honors and awards include:[6]

References
  1. "Army swears in, promotes new inspector general | Article | The United States Army".
  2. https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-smith-4a263711
  3. "LTG Leslie Smith, USA".
  4. "WEBCAST: LTG SMITH RETIREMENT CEREMONY". DVIDS. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  5. "Secretary of the Army swears in first female Inspector General". Army.mil. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  6. "MG Leslie C. Smith".
  7. "Major General Leslie C. Smith".
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