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Air Force Commander is a real-time tactics game released in 1992 for MS-DOS systems. It was developed and published by Impressions Games. The game simulates air and rocket warfare from a strategic command perspective, focusing on military operations in a Middle Eastern setting.

Players assume the role of a commander overseeing air bases and rocket installations from a top-down map view. The primary activity involves issuing orders to various units, such as directing aircraft to attack ground targets, perform reconnaissance missions, or intercept hostile forces. The interface provides different map overlays that display tactical information, including the operational range of units, the movement of flights within monitored zones, and the locations of civilian infrastructure. Progression is tied to managing these military operations across multiple scenarios, which depict specific conflicts between regional powers.

A central system in the game is resource management, as maintaining bases and deploying units consumes supplies. Players must monitor their resource levels and can choose to deactivate certain bases if materials become scarce. The simulation also tracks public sentiment, which can deteriorate due to events like the destruction of civilian facilities or shortages of essential goods. If public opinion falls too low, the player is removed from command, resulting in a game over. The scenarios offer various strategic objectives centered on achieving air superiority, with the game originally operating at a fixed pace during real-time play.