MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 65
owning MAJCOMS and may be scheduled during reoccurring inspections or staff
assistance visits.
7.3.1.3.3. Consider potential wildlife strike hazards when developing or revising
operational procedures, training routes, ranges, instrument approach and departure
procedures, establishing Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) or low altitude tactical
navigation areas.
7.3.1.4. Wing, Base and Installation Safety Offices are responsible for the following:
7.3.1.4.1. Base Level BASH Program. Host Air Force, AFRC or ANG installations
with flying operations will establish a BASH program. The BASH program will
include all tenant-flying units. The BASH program requires complete documentation
of local wildlife hazards, effects on missions and possible solutions to include hazards
surrounding ranges used by local flying units. Tenant units located on an airfield that
is not hosted by the Air Force, AFRC or ANG will establish a BASH program with
host authority (civilian airport, Naval Air Station, Federal airfield, etc.). The BASH
program will document coordination with the host authority on reducing wildlife
hazards.
7.3.1.4.2. Review the BASH plan annually for accuracy and compliance with current
directives, revising as necessary. Ensure all tenant units are included in the base
BASH plan.
7.3.1.4.3. BASH programs at overseas locations depend on host nation support and
regulations. MAJCOMs will evaluate those plans to ensure the spirit of this
instruction is complied with to the maximum extent possible.
7.3.1.4.4. Each installation with flying operations must develop a contingency plan
that lists responsibilities and procedures for wildlife control. Due to the complexities
of hazard abatement and potential for loss of aircraft and crew, it is strongly
recommended that a dedicated wildlife hazard management specialist be retained on
staff.
7.3.1.4.5. Establish a Bird Hazard Working Group (BHWG) consisting of
organizations involved in airfield wildlife control, habitat management, operations
and safety. The BHWG must meet at least semi-annually with minutes maintained.
The vice installation commander or equivalent will chair the meeting. The BHWG
will coordinate base improvement projects, e.g., base beautification, wastewater
treatment, golf courses, etc., for BASH-related issues.
7.3.1.4.6. Develop a Bird Hazard Warning System to inform aircrews of possible
flight hazards due to wildlife activity in local areas. Bird Watch Condition (BWC)
codes will be used to communicate local wildlife activity along with location, number
and type of wildlife. Installation BASH plans will specify aircrew notification
procedures for BWC changes. The most expeditious means of communicating the
status change should be used (e.g. ATC or SOF radio transmissions combined with
ATIS updates or other broadcast medium). BWC codes are defined as:
7.3.1.4.6.1. SEVERE. Wildlife activity on or immediately above the active
runway or other specific location representing high potential for strikes.