BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 91-212
31 MAY 2018
AIR MOBILITY COMMAND
Supplement
24 JUNE 2020
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
Supersedes: AFPAM91-212,
01 February 2004;
AFR127-15, 5 April 1991
Certified by: AF/SE
(Maj Gen Rauch)
Pages: 46
(AMC)
OPR: AMC/SEF
Certified by: AMC/SEF
(Lt Col Christopher M. De Winne)
Pages: 3
This instruction provides policy and guidance for implementing an effective Bird/wildlife Aircraft
Strike Hazard (BASH) management program for the U.S. Air Force (USAF). It establishes
program requirements, assigns responsibilities for program elements, and contains program
management information. This instruction provides guidance on programs as specified in AFI 91-
202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, AFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and
Reports, and Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 91-223, Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports.
This instruction implements the requirements of Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 91-2, Safety
Programs. This instruction applies to all USAF personnel, including Air Force Reserve Command
(AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) units. Host nation instructions receive precedence over
this publication in overseas locations. Adhere to this instruction in the absence of host nation
guidance if it is consistent with host country laws and Status of Forces Agreements. Refer
