[Seahawk]

As others have said, the choice really comes down to what he wants to do and does he have the qualifications (grades, test scores, physical attributes) to do it? Getting into a commissioning pipe-line can be very difficult.

Also, and most importantly, what are the needs of the service he wants to gain a commission in?

If he wants some real world Navy perspective, my best buddy has three sons that are in the Navy, one just finished his first sea tour in my old squadron, the other is just getting to his first squadron and the other is a senior at the Naval Academy.

They can provide a fresh, real time perspective.

PM if you'd like and I can provide an electronic introduction. I recommend he find the same for the Air Force.

One tidbit, the cruise length is now eight plus months underway and that is causing a lot of heartache with the JO's. That may change (or have already changed) but he needs to ask.