invertedflyer
500 ft. from said obstacle
He's not on scholarship, but he still signed a contract and has a commitment to the AF.
I think this part may be up to his chain of command. If they choose to give him a release (they may not be too happy about this), then he'd be free of any commitments or obligations and could continue on to apply for Navy or Marine OCS. I could be wrong, but anythings possible... probably depends on his Chain's attitude with regard to the situation.