BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
INSTRUCTION 91-212
13 APRIL 2023
Safety
BIRD/WILDLIFE AIRCRAFT STRIKE
HAZARD (BASH) MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication
OPR: AFSEC/SEFW Certified by: AF/SEI
(Colonel Nixon)
Supersedes: AFI91-212, 31 May 2018 Pages: 57
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).
Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary
responsibility (OPR) using the DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route
DAF Form 847 from the field through the appropriate major command (MAJCOM) or field
command (FLDCOM) safety office. Send MAJCOM/FLDCOM/field operating agency
(FOA)/direct reporting unit (DRU) supplements to AFSEC/SEF, 9700 G Avenue SE, Kirtland
AFB, NM 87117-5670, for approval before publication or via the AFSEC/SEF organizational
email, BASH2@us.af.mil. The requirement for AFSEC/SEF approval does not apply to
installation BASH Plans implemented by USAF and USSF units under paragraphs 1.3.5.1 and
1.3.9.1 of this instruction. The authorities to waive requirements in this publication are identified
with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, and T-3”) number following the compliance statement. Submit
