As part of the U.S. Army airborne ranger team, you'll embark on secret missions behind enemy lines. Your parachute will drop you into a treacherous terrain, where you must complete tasks such as capturing an officer, blowing up an ammo depot, or photographing experimental aircraft. The fate of your team and the war effort rests in your hands.
The gameplay is divided into three phases: preparing for the mission, parachuting in, and completing the objective. You'll need to decide on a route through the terrain, avoiding enemy soldiers and bunkers while trying not to be detected. Some missions require stealthy approaches, where you must stay hidden until a certain time or take out guards without being seen.
Airborne Ranger features 12 different missions set in arctic, desert, or temperate environments. You can play the game in practice mode, completing a single mission, or veteran mode, playing through a series of missions or an entire campaign to earn medals and promotions. The game also allows you to choose from several difficulty levels.