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In addition to fleshing out his research on alleged conspiracies, Cooper chose to reprint, largely verbatim, various alleged [[primary source|primary documents]], most of them in the [[public domain]], to make his case.

====Opening and Introduction====

The initial pages feature [[Book of Revelation|Revelation 6:8]] and a quotation by [[Delamer Duverus]] saying that "one basic truth" can upset an "entire mountain of lies". Cooper states that his goal is to awaken the reader to hidden manipulations in society and inspire a quest for the truth. He warns of dire consequences if society remains complacent, including the destruction of democratic institutions and the erosion of personal freedoms. Cooper positions himself as a [[Patriotism|patriot]] and a [[Christianity|Christian]] dedicated to defending the Constitution, family, and faith, which he believes are under direct threat. He positions the book as a manifesto urging readers to challenge the structures of power and prepare for a fight against those he identifies as the architects of global deception. A foreword by an unnamed individual who purportedly sought to determine whether Cooper "did indeed speak the truth or was just another person seeking fame and fortune" praises Cooper: "There are many who do not want you to know what Bill has to say... The scars on his face and the loss of his leg are his badges of sincerity on your behalf."

====~~Foreward~~====

Cooper ~~details~~ his ~~personal background~~, ~~including~~ his military ~~service~~ in the U.S. Air Force and ~~Navy~~, ~~where he claims~~ to ~~have witnessed UFOs~~ and ~~uncovered government conspiracies~~. ~~He recounts specific incidents~~, ~~such as observing unidentified flying objects while aboard~~ the ~~USS Tiru~~ and ~~learning~~ of ~~alleged government~~ involvement in the assassination of ~~President~~ John F. Kennedy. Cooper ~~also discusses~~ the ~~personal challenges~~ and ~~harassment he faced after attempting~~ to ~~expose these secrets~~, ~~emphasizing~~ his ~~commitment~~ to ~~sharing his message despite~~ the ~~risks~~, and ~~describes Stan Barrington~~, ~~who~~ Cooper ~~says~~ was ~~head~~ of ~~security at~~ the ~~college~~ he ~~worked at~~, as his ~~only authorized representative~~.

====Foreword====

In the foreword of Behold a Pale Horse, [[Milton William Cooper|William Cooper]] provides an autobiographical account, detailing his life, military service, and the events that shaped his controversial claims regarding [[UFO sightings]], [[government conspiracy theories]], and [[extraterrestrial technology]].<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, Milton William (1991). ''Behold a Pale Horse''. 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>

Cooper recounts his upbringing in a [[military family]] and his graduation from [[Yamato High School]] in Japan in 1961. He enlisted in the [[U.S. Air Force]] that fall and received training at [[Lackland Air Force Base]] and the Aircraft & Missile Pneudraulics school at [[Amarillo Air Force Base]]<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 14–15</ref>.

He was assigned to the [[Strategic Air Command]], working with [[B-52 bombers]], [[KC-135 refueling aircraft]], and [[Minuteman missiles]]. Cooper had a [[secret clearance|Secret-level clearance]] and was awarded commendations, including the [[National Defense Medal]] and [[Air Force Good Conduct Medal]]<ref name="Cooper1991" />. During this period, he heard rumors of involvement in [[UFO crash retrieval programs]], with one story describing a saucer transported under cover of night<ref name="Cooper1991" />.

Cooper describes witnessing the assassination of [[John F. Kennedy]] on live television on November 22, 1963, while on duty as CQ for the Field Maintenance Squadron. The event triggered a DEFCON Two alert, indicating imminent war, and Cooper recounts the harrowing three days that followed<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 15–16</ref>.

After leaving the Air Force in 1965, Cooper joined the [[U.S. Navy]] and was assigned to the [[USS Tiru (SS-416)]], a [[submarine]] stationed at [[Pearl Harbor]]. During a test dive off the coast of [[Oahu]], Cooper and the crew witnessed a massive [[transmedium UFO]] emerging from the ocean, tumbling, and ascending into the clouds. The craft was described as metallic, approximately the size of an aircraft carrier, and lacking lights or glow<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 18–20</ref>. Cooper alleges that the crew, including [[Ensign Ball]] and Geronimo, was ordered to sign non-disclosure agreements and refrain from discussing the incident<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, p. 20</ref>.

Following his submarine service, Cooper was transferred to the [[USS Tombigbee (AOG-11)]], a gasoline tanker. Later, he attended the [[Naval Security and Intelligence School]], where he trained as an Internal Security Specialist. He was subsequently deployed to [[Vietnam]], where he commanded a patrol boat<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 22–25</ref>.

While in Vietnam, Cooper claims to have observed significant [[UFO activity]], including reports of mysterious blue light attacks, village disappearances, and mutilations of soldiers<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 25–26</ref>.

Cooper's final assignment was at the headquarters of the [[Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet]] (CINCPACFLT) in Hawaii, where he received a Top Secret, Q, Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance. Here, Cooper claims to have learned about classified projects such as [[Operation Majestic 12]], the [[Kennedy assassination]], and the [[New World Order]] conspiracy<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 26–27</ref>.

After his discharge, Cooper faced harassment, including being run off the road by a black limousine, resulting in the loss of his leg<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, p. 28</ref>. He began disseminating his knowledge through mailings, lectures, and [[computer bulletin boards]] to protect himself by ensuring widespread dissemination of his claims<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 28–29</ref>.

Cooper also criticizes figures like [[William Moore (ufologist)|William Moore]] and [[Stanton Friedman]], alleging they were [[disinformation]] agents tasked with misleading UFO researchers<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 28–34</ref>. Despite these challenges, Cooper emphasized his commitment to exposing the truth, supported by his wife, Annie, and their daughter, Dorothy<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 29–31</ref>.

====Chapter 1 - Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars====

Reprinting of sections of "[[Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars]]" with commentary and emphases by Cooper.

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 In addition to fleshing out his research on alleged conspiracies, Cooper chose to reprint, largely verbatim, various alleged [[primary source|primary documents]], most of them in the [[public domain]], to make his case.
 ====Opening and Introduction====
 The initial pages feature [[Book of Revelation|Revelation 6:8]] and a quotation by [[Delamer Duverus]] saying that "one basic truth" can upset an "entire mountain of lies". Cooper states that his goal is to awaken the reader to hidden manipulations in society and inspire a quest for the truth. He warns of dire consequences if society remains complacent, including the destruction of democratic institutions and the erosion of personal freedoms. Cooper positions himself as a [[Patriotism|patriot]] and a [[Christianity|Christian]] dedicated to defending the Constitution, family, and faith, which he believes are under direct threat. He positions the book as a manifesto urging readers to challenge the structures of power and prepare for a fight against those he identifies as the architects of global deception. A foreword by an unnamed individual who purportedly sought to determine whether Cooper "did indeed speak the truth or was just another person seeking fame and fortune" praises Cooper: "There are many who do not want you to know what Bill has to say... The scars on his face and the loss of his leg are his badges of sincerity on your behalf."
-====Foreward====
-Cooper details his personal background, including his military service in the U.S. Air Force and Navy, where he claims to have witnessed UFOs and uncovered government conspiracies. He recounts specific incidents, such as observing unidentified flying objects while aboard the USS Tiru and learning of alleged government involvement in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Cooper also discusses the personal challenges and harassment he faced after attempting to expose these secrets, emphasizing his commitment to sharing his message despite the risks, and describes Stan Barrington, who Cooper says was head of security at the college he worked at, as his only authorized representative.
+====Foreword====
+In the foreword of Behold a Pale Horse, [[Milton William Cooper|William Cooper]] provides an autobiographical account, detailing his life, military service, and the events that shaped his controversial claims regarding [[UFO sightings]], [[government conspiracy theories]], and [[extraterrestrial technology]].<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, Milton William (1991). ''Behold a Pale Horse''. 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>
+Cooper recounts his upbringing in a [[military family]] and his graduation from [[Yamato High School]] in Japan in 1961. He enlisted in the [[U.S. Air Force]] that fall and received training at [[Lackland Air Force Base]] and the Aircraft & Missile Pneudraulics school at [[Amarillo Air Force Base]]<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 14–15</ref>.
+He was assigned to the [[Strategic Air Command]], working with [[B-52 bombers]], [[KC-135 refueling aircraft]], and [[Minuteman missiles]]. Cooper had a [[secret clearance|Secret-level clearance]] and was awarded commendations, including the [[National Defense Medal]] and [[Air Force Good Conduct Medal]]<ref name="Cooper1991" />. During this period, he heard rumors of involvement in [[UFO crash retrieval programs]], with one story describing a saucer transported under cover of night<ref name="Cooper1991" />.
+Cooper describes witnessing the assassination of [[John F. Kennedy]] on live television on November 22, 1963, while on duty as CQ for the Field Maintenance Squadron. The event triggered a DEFCON Two alert, indicating imminent war, and Cooper recounts the harrowing three days that followed<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 15–16</ref>.
+After leaving the Air Force in 1965, Cooper joined the [[U.S. Navy]] and was assigned to the [[USS Tiru (SS-416)]], a [[submarine]] stationed at [[Pearl Harbor]]. During a test dive off the coast of [[Oahu]], Cooper and the crew witnessed a massive [[transmedium UFO]] emerging from the ocean, tumbling, and ascending into the clouds. The craft was described as metallic, approximately the size of an aircraft carrier, and lacking lights or glow<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 18–20</ref>. Cooper alleges that the crew, including [[Ensign Ball]] and Geronimo, was ordered to sign non-disclosure agreements and refrain from discussing the incident<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, p. 20</ref>.
+Following his submarine service, Cooper was transferred to the [[USS Tombigbee (AOG-11)]], a gasoline tanker. Later, he attended the [[Naval Security and Intelligence School]], where he trained as an Internal Security Specialist. He was subsequently deployed to [[Vietnam]], where he commanded a patrol boat<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 22–25</ref>.
+While in Vietnam, Cooper claims to have observed significant [[UFO activity]], including reports of mysterious blue light attacks, village disappearances, and mutilations of soldiers<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 25–26</ref>.
+Cooper's final assignment was at the headquarters of the [[Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet]] (CINCPACFLT) in Hawaii, where he received a Top Secret, Q, Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance. Here, Cooper claims to have learned about classified projects such as [[Operation Majestic 12]], the [[Kennedy assassination]], and the [[New World Order]] conspiracy<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 26–27</ref>.
+After his discharge, Cooper faced harassment, including being run off the road by a black limousine, resulting in the loss of his leg<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, p. 28</ref>. He began disseminating his knowledge through mailings, lectures, and [[computer bulletin boards]] to protect himself by ensuring widespread dissemination of his claims<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 28–29</ref>.
+Cooper also criticizes figures like [[William Moore (ufologist)|William Moore]] and [[Stanton Friedman]], alleging they were [[disinformation]] agents tasked with misleading UFO researchers<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 28–34</ref>. Despite these challenges, Cooper emphasized his commitment to exposing the truth, supported by his wife, Annie, and their daughter, Dorothy<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, pp. 29–31</ref>.
 ====Chapter 1 - Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars====
 Reprinting of sections of "[[Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars]]" with commentary and emphases by Cooper.