Robert Dean (Ufologist)

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Class = Ufologist
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Name = Robert O. Dean
Born = 1929
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Phd = ancient history, psychology, and philosophy at Indiana University
Djob = US Army (Retired)
Pjob = Ufologist
Affiliates = MUFON|

Robert Orel Dean (born 1929), also known as "Bob Dean", is a retired Command Sergeant Major in the US Army, [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0CE6D9133DF932A15752C1A965958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=2 New York Times "For U.F.O. Fans, Question Is Not 'If?' but 'How Was the Trip?'", November 21, 1993] ] who became notable in UFOlogy circles after he claimed to have viewed "Cosmic Top Secret" documents detailing alien activity on Earth. He now lectures in ufology around the world and has been described as 'an elder statesman of the UFO community' [http://www.jerrypippin.com/UFO_Files_robert_dean.htm Robert Dean ] ] [http://www.beyondzebra.com/bobdean.shtml Robert Dean’s website “Beyond Zebra”:] ] [http://wc.arizona.edu/~wildcat/papers/90/66/01_4_m.html UFO Week brings sky watchers and skeptics together ] ] Moreno, Mary (1997) "The Writer's Guide to Corporate Communications", Allworth Press, ISBN 1880559749] Denzler, Brenda (2003) "The Lure of the Edge: Scientific Passions, Religious Beliefs, and the Pursuit of UFOs", University of California Press, ISBN 0520239059] Kick, Russell (2001) "You Are Being Lied to: The Disinformation Guide to Media Distortion", The Disinformation Company, ISBN 0966410076] Weber, Heinz (2003) "Brutstätten des Lebens im Universum", Books on Demand, ISBN 3833401907]

Dean has appeared many times on radio, TV documentaries and at conferences discussing the subject of UFOs and Extraterrestrial life. http://www.coasttocoastam.com/guests/505.html]

Dean is also notable for having successfully sued his employer under anti-discrimination laws on the ground that they were treating him unfairly because of his belief in UFOs. Dean Jobi (1998) "Aliens in America: Conspiracy Cultures from Outerspace to Cyberspace", Cornell University Press, ISBN 0801484685]

Education

Dean majored in ancient history, psychology, and philosophy at Indiana University, completed extensive studies in archeology and theology and holds the equivalent of a masters level degree in Emergency Management

Army Service

Dean served in the army for 27 years . He fought as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army during the Korean War. In 1963, Dean was assigned to SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) which at that time was just outside Paris (it later would be relocated to Mons, Belgium).

Alleged NATO document on UFOs—“The Assessment”

In 1964, a USAF colonel, Col. Frank Collins, gave Dean, a Command Master Sergeant and access to a copy of a document called "An Assessment". Dean states that there were only 15 copies, one of which was kept in the safe. Dean said he read it every chance he had, being able to able to access the document because he had "Cosmic Top Secret Clearance", [http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tw/06-29-95/cover.htm Secrets and Saucers: For Tucsonan Bob Dean, The Truth is out there, by Jim Nintzil and Héctor Acuña] ] As would be expected in the case of such a high security classified document Dean has been unable to provide a copy to prove his recount.

Dean states the document "An Assessment: An Evaluation of a Possible Threat to Allied Forces in Europe", (published in 1964) was one & a half inches thick, and is a secret NATO report on UFOs. The document was accompanied by 8 1/2 inches of Annexes and Appendices.

The report, was ordered to be compiled by British Air Marshall Sir Thomas Geoffrey Pike, Deputy SACEUR (Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe) from August 1963 until his retirement in 1967. The report was prompted by a Red Alert event that is claimed to have happened on 2 February, 1961 at 0200 hrs. A formation of approximately 50 flying disc-shaped objects flew at very high altitudes, at very high speeds under intelligent control. They came from the east, flew over Germany, France, England and continued north until they disappeared over the Norwegian sea.

The titles of some of the annexes of the report, Dean states, were as follows: "Radar and Electromagnetic Effects", "Optical and Light Analysis", "Photographic and Holographic Analysis", "Historical Research and Historical Evidence", "Metallurgical and Technical Analysis", "Atmospheric Physics and Meteorology", "Biological Analysis and Autopsies", "Sociological Problems", "Psychological Problems", "Theological Implications", and "Worldwide Effects".Fact|date=September 2007

"The Assessment", concluded in 1964 that there were four different extraterrestial civilizations visiting Earth [http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/boylan.html Nexus Magazine - "UFO Uncoverup?"] ] but by the time of Dean’s retirement from the military in 1976, he claims, the assessment was there were at least twelve different extraterrestrial civilizations visiting Earth.

Career after retirement from the military

After retiring from the military in 1976, Dean worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency until his retirement in 1996. Dean became the former Arizona Assistant Director and Pima County Director for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) and is a former member for Center for UFO studies (CUFOS) and the Ancient Astronauts Society. He also served twelve years as a member of the board of Directors for the Aerial Phenomenon Research Organization (APRO).

References

Further reading

*"UFO - Cosmic Top Secret" (Video), Visual Corporation Ltd, 1996, ASIN: B000057YNB (Presenter)
*"The UFO Anthology CD-ROM", Dreamland Interactive, 1998, ISBN-13: 978-0966965100 (Host)
*"Secrets from the Underground - Hybrid 101 Vol 6: Military Coverup & Hybrids", Alien Secrets, 2007, ASIN: B000TRILM8 (DVD interview with Robert O. Dean)

External links

* [http://www.beyondzebra.com/bobdean.shtml Robert Dean’s website “Beyond Zebra”:]
* [http://www.beyondzebra.com/bdbooklist.shtml Robert Dean’s recommended UFO reading list:]
* [http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tw/06-29-95/cover.htm Tucson Weekly feature from 1995]