3WGI91-212 — Bird/wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (bash) Management Program

3WGI91-212 governs the 3rd Wing Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Management Program at Elmendorf Airfield.

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  • Publication number: 3WGI91-212
  • Title: BIRD/WILDLIFE AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD (BASH) MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-09-03

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It covers wildlife exclusion zones, habitat modification, bird hazard warnings, traffic restrictions, strike reporting, and working group activities. The publication requires BASH training and briefings, wildlife strike reporting, collection of remains, and coordination for bird hazard management.

Topics covered

  • Wildlife exclusion zones
  • Habitat modification
  • Bird hazard warning conditions
  • Traffic pattern restrictions
  • BASH phase changes
  • Bird and wildlife strike reporting
  • Bird Hazard Working Group

Questions and answers

What does BASH Phase I cover?

Phase I concentrates on wildlife control and habitat modification and is in effect year round. (paragraph 1)

What does BASH Phase II cover?

Phase II concentrates on bird avoidance using operating restrictions and increased dispersal efforts. (paragraph 1)

Are blanket waivers allowed under 3WGI91-212?

Blanket waivers for this instruction are prohibited.

How must wildlife strikes to aircraft be reported?

All wildlife strikes to aircraft will be reported to 3 WG/SEF using the “Report a Wildlife (BASH) Strike” feature in the SAFEREP app or on the website (https://saferep.safety.af.mil), or the Air Force (AF) Form 853, Air Force Wildlife Strike Report IAW DAFMAN 91-223. (paragraph 1)

What happens when a bird hazard exists?

If a bird hazard exists, notify AMOPS (3 OSS/OSAA), the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), 3 Operations Group Standardization and Evaluation (3 OG/OGV)), or the Tower Supervisor (3 Operations Support Squadron Airfield - Tower (3 OSS/OSAT)). (paragraph 2)

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