Inman, Bobby Ray

Inman, Bobby Ray –

Austinite, Bohemian Grove member, controversial UFO figure.

 

Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Bobby Ray Inman—who served as Director of the NSA, Deputy Director of the CIA, and Director of Naval Intelligence—is a prominent figure in UFO lore due to historical phone calls and interviews regarding alleged government-recovered craft. [1, 2, 3, 4]

The 1989 Bob Oechsler Phone Call
  • In May 1988, former NASA mission specialist and UFO researcher Bob Oechsler met and later spoke on the phone with Admiral Inman. [1, 2, 3]
  • During the conversation, Oechsler asked about accessing non-human technology. Inman allegedly alluded to “recovered vehicles” potentially becoming available for research, which UFO researchers interpreted as validation of a government cover-up or connection to the rumored Majestic-12 (MJ-12) group. [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Critics and later reviews of the context suggested Oechsler was vague during the chat, and Inman later maintained he was not aware the conversation was specifically about UFOs or alien craft. [1]

Denials and Later Statements

  • In subsequent interviews (such as in 2022), Inman explicitly and firmly denied any involvement with or knowledge of retrieved alien or UFO vehicles, stating, “Absolutely we [have] not retrieved vehicles.” [1]

The 1996 White Sands Video

  • Inman was also publicly linked to a 1996 UFO video from White Sands, New Mexico (featured in James Fox’s documentary Out of the Blue).
  • After initially speculating that the recorded object might be a stealth missile test, Inman reportedly received a call from the U.S. Air Force telling him not to speculate publicly about the test science. [1]

An overview of Bob Oechsler discussing his interactions and claims regarding Admiral Inman and government secrecy surrounding UFOs:

 

 

 

 

 

The connection between Admiral Bobby Ray Inman and Milton William Cooper stems entirely from UFO conspiracy theories and deep-state narratives popularized by Cooper in the late 1980s and early 1990s. [1]
The Core Connection
    • The Allegation: In his infamous 1991 book Behold a Pale Horse, conspiracy theorist William Cooper accused Admiral Bobby Ray Inman (former Director of the NSA and Deputy Director of the CIA) of being a high-ranking member of “Majestic 12” (MJ-12). Cooper claimed MJ-12 was a secret committee of scientists, military leaders, and government officials formed to manage an alleged alien presence on Earth and orchestrate a New World Order. [1]
    • The Context: Cooper targeted Inman because of Inman’s actual background in high-level military intelligence and his leadership positions at technology consortia like the Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation (MCC) and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), which Cooper alleged were fronts for extraterrestrial technology reverse-engineering.

The Two Figures

    • Bobby Ray Inman: A highly decorated, retired four-star U.S. Navy Admiral who served in major intelligence roles under multiple presidential administrations. There is no credible or factual evidence linking Inman to UFO cover-ups or any of Cooper’s claims.
    • William Cooper: A former U.S. Navy veteran turned shortwave radio host and author. His theories laid the foundational groundwork for modern anti-government militia movements, right-wing talk radio, and later internet conspiracy theories like QAnon. He was killed in a shootout with law enforcement in 2001. [1]