Charles Bell Eichelberger[1][2] (November 19, 1934 – December 27, 2021) was an officer in the United States Army.

From November 22, 1989, to September 30, 1991, Eichelberger, then a lieutenant general, served as the deputy chief of staff for intelligence, Headquarters, Department of the Army.

Additionally, he served at the joint level several times, including duty as the J2 of US Central Command (CENTCOM).

During 1989 through 1991, he helped MI face three monumental crises—Operation JUST CAUSE, the conflict in Panama; Operations DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM; and the resulting draw down of US forces.

In preparing for Operation JUST CAUSE, LTG Eichelberger faced the challenge of establishing national intelligence coordination.

As a result of his actions, many of the proposals to reduce the size of MI capabilities to below adequate operating levels were reversed or revised.