Unless things have changed, the military has this picky little phrase, "At the convienence of the US Government" or something similar. Meaning that they can do with you whatever they want.
Back in the days of the draft, I had plently of notice of being drafted. I wanted the Air Force, but the ole man said no (ex-waist gunner on B-17s over Germany). Go Navy as they always had a dry bed and a hot meal. It turned out to be true, but what he left out is that most of the time, they were in constant motion; up and down and side to side.
He should go where he will learn a skill that he could use when he gets back to the real world.
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