PRSCI91-212 — Bird/wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (bash) Management Program

PRSCI91-212 governs the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) management program at PRSC airfields.

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  • Publication number: PRSCI91-212
  • Title: BIRD/WILDLIFE AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD (BASH) MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-10-04

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PRSCI91-212 covers wildlife exclusion zones, vegetation management zones, habitat modification, training, bird watch conditions, and wildlife strike reporting. It requires agencies operating at PRSC airfields to incorporate the instruction into their operations and establishes procedures for BASH phases, dispersal, and reporting.

Applies to: It applies to all host, associate, tenant, and temporary duty (TDY) organizations on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) (Elmendorf Airfield side) including the Air National Guard and US Air Force Reserve members and units.

Topics covered

  • Wildlife Exclusion Zones
  • Vegetation Management Zones
  • Habitat modification
  • Bird watch conditions
  • Wildlife strike reporting
  • Wildlife dispersal operations
  • BASH phases of operation

Questions and answers

What must agencies operating at PRSC airfields do?

All agencies operating at PRSC airfields will incorporate this instruction into their operations. (paragraph 1)

What does Phase I of the BASH plan cover?

Phase I concentrates on wildlife control and habitat modification to mitigate wildlife hazards on the airfields.

What does Phase II of the BASH plan cover?

Phase II concentrates on bird avoidance using operating restrictions and increased dispersal efforts.

What area does the Bird/Wildlife Exclusion Zone include?

The WEZ includes the area of the runway out 300’ from centerline.

What happens under a BWC SEVERE condition?

Supervisors and aircrews must thoroughly evaluate mission need before conducting operations in areas under condition SEVERE. (paragraph 91-212)

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