MACDILLAFBI91-212 — Macdill Air Force Base Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (bash) Program

MACDILLAFBI91-212 governs MacDill AFB’s program for minimizing aircraft exposure to hazardous bird and wildlife strikes.

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  • Publication number: MACDILLAFBI91-212
  • Title: MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE BIRD AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD (BASH) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-07-30

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It covers wildlife hazard roles, specific hazards, flight-area operations, depredation, and non-MacDill AFB located units. The plan establishes procedures to mitigate risks, report strikes, manage wildlife, and reduce aircraft exposure.

Applies to: It applies to the 6th Air Refueling Wing (6 ARW), 927th Air Refueling Wing (927 ARW), tenant units, and temporary duty (TDY) organizations on MacDill Air Force Base (AFB).

Topics covered

  • Bird Hazard Working Group
  • Wildlife hazard reduction
  • Bird Watch Conditions
  • Wildlife strike reporting
  • Wildlife depredation
  • Wildlife remains collection
  • Non-MacDill AFB located units

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of MACDILLAFBI91-212?

The purpose of this plan is to provide a program designed to minimize aircraft exposure to potentially hazardous bird and wildlife strikes in the MAFB flying area. (paragraph 1)

What does MACDILLAFBI91-212 require after a wildlife strike?

Ensure that all wildlife strikes are entered into the Air Force Safety Center (AFSC) Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS). (paragraph 2)

What must be done with wildlife remains after a strike?

Coordinate with aircrews, maintenance, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services to ensure a blood specimen and/or portion of the non-fleshy wildlife remains are taken from the aircraft or airfield after a strike. (paragraph 2)

How are Bird Watch Conditions managed?

Coordinate and establish procedures for disseminating and terminating BIRD WATCH CONDITIONS (BWC). (paragraph 2)

What must non-MacDill located units do after a bird strike?

Non-MacDill located units will notify tower of any bird strikes that occur in the MacDill AFB traffic pattern. (paragraph 6)

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