Editing Office of Naval Intelligence (section)

=== Allegations of conspiracy involvement ===
The ONI has been at the center of various conspiracy theories, some of which account for its secretive nature and prominent intelligence role. Notably, [[William Cooper (author)|William Cooper]] claimed that the Office of Naval Intelligence played a role in various [[conspiracy|conspiracies]] to commit major wrongdoing, including the assassination of President [[John F. Kennedy]] and the suppression of [[Unidentified flying object|UFO]] information.<ref name="Cooper1991p27">Cooper, Milton William (1991). ''Behold a Pale Horse''. p. 27. Flagstaff, Ariz.: Light Technology Publishing. ISBN 978-0929385228. PDF: [https://highlanderjuan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/William-Cooper-Behold-a-Pale-Horse.pdf Highlander Juan's archive]. Internet Archive: [https://archive.org/details/beholdpalehorse0000coop/page/n9/mode/2up "Behold a Pale Horse"]</ref> His claims have contributed to theories regarding the involvement of military intelligence in covert operations, fostering public intrigue and skepticism regarding the extent of ONI's operations and influence. As with many intelligence organizations, the balance between national security and transparency remains a contentious topic.