Major General (Ret) Charles William "Chuck" Thomas (born May 18, 1944)[1] is a retired officer of the United States Army and defense industry executive.

Prior to the Gulf War, Thomas was ordered to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and was appointed director of the Central Command Joint Intelligence Center, where he served for the duration of Operation Desert Storm.

On November 10, 1994, he assumed command of the United States Army Intelligence Center and Ft. Huachuca and was selected for major general in July 1995.

[3] Thomas's final assignment was as the chief of staff of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command,[4] Fort Monroe, Virginia from June 23, 1998 until his retirement, September 30, 2000.

In July 2004 he assumed duties as Vice President and General Manager of BAE Systems Analytical & Ordnance Solutions in Rockville, MD.