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DAFI 91-212

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BIRD/WILDLIFE AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD (BASH) MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Reviewed by Guilherme Correia, active-duty U.S. Air Force

DAFI 91-212, "BIRD/WILDLIFE AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD (BASH) MANAGEMENT PROGRAM", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated April 13, 2023, certified current March 31, 2026.

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April 13, 2023

certified current March 31, 2026

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DAFI 91-212 — index record

NumberDAFI 91-212
TitleBIRD/WILDLIFE AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD (BASH) MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
PublishedApril 13, 2023
Certified currentMarch 31, 2026
Guidance memorandumMarch 31, 2026
Office of primary responsibilityAF/SE
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionGM, March 31, 2026
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This instruction implements the requirements of Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 91-2, Safety Programs. It provides guidance and responsibilities for implementing an effective Bird/wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) management program for the United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Space Force (USSF). It establishes program requirements, assigns responsibilities for program elements, and contains program management information. This instruction provides guidance on programs as specified in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports, and Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 91-223, Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports. This publication applies to Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees and uniformed members of the United States Space Force (USSF), Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National Guard (ANG).

Summary of changes, as printed

This document has been revised and should be completely reviewed. It incorporates multiple format changes for ease of use and currency. Changes include the renaming of the document from an Air Force Instruction to the Department of the Air Force Instruction to include the United States Space Force, designation of a BASH program manager (s) and their qualification (s), defines vegetation management as a military readiness activity as defined in Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-260-01, insecticide application, and clarification on mandated wildlife hazard assessments and formal surveys.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1—GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 4
  2. Chapter 2—PROGRAM MANAGEMENTp. 13
  3. Chapter 3—AIRFIELD AND INSTALLATION HAZARD MANAGEMENTp. 24
  4. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 47
All 18 contents entries
  1. Chapter 1—GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 4
  2. 1.1. Overviewp. 4
  3. 1.2. DAF BASH Teamp. 4
  4. 1.3. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 4
  5. 1.4. Technical Assistancep. 12
  6. Chapter 2—PROGRAM MANAGEMENTp. 13
  7. 2.1. Program Overviewp. 13
  8. 2.2. Developing a BASH Programp. 14
  9. 2.3. Bird Hazard Working Groupp. 16
  10. 2.4. Documenting Wildlife Hazardsp. 18
  11. 2.5. Wildlife Strike Reporting and Analysisp. 22
  12. Chapter 3—AIRFIELD AND INSTALLATION HAZARD MANAGEMENTp. 24
  13. 3.1. Airfield Wildlife Management Overviewp. 24
  14. 3.2. Mitigation Practicesp. 24
  15. 4.1. Flight Operations Overviewp. 41
  16. 4.2. Bird Hazard Identificationp. 45
  17. 4.3. Avian radarsp. 45
  18. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 47

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