Henry A. Leonard

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Senior Defense Research Analyst
Washington Office

Education

M.P.A. in economics and public policy, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University; B.S. in public affairs, United States Military Academy, West Point

Overview

Biography

Henry "Chip" Leonard is a senior defense research analyst at RAND Corporation who served for more than 27 years as an Army officer; half of that time was with tactical units, including seven years of direct command experience. In addition, he served in key operational staff positions at the battalion, brigade, division, and corps levels. He has served in Vietnam and in Germany. His experience in operational and strategic planning includes tours with the Army staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Joint Staff.

Since joining RAND in 1998, Leonard has been involved with projects examining the Army's manpower, unit training, leader development, training resource management, and officer and NCO career management programs. He has also assisted in providing several quick analyses and assessments of key issues for senior Army leaders.

Research Focus

Previous Positions

27-year Army career with 7 years of direct command experience

Recent Projects

  • Ongoing consultation with the Army's Officer Personnel Management Task Force
  • Research on trends in Army units' proficiency in warfighting tasks and skills
  • Leader development in Army units
  • Noncommissioned officer professional development
  • Battle command decision processes