I plan to print these out. Yes he is interested in serious study. He plans to either apply for CWO or green to gold. His intended major is Military History. His ASVABS were in the 98th percentile so he stand a pretty good chance.
He also requested some good tutorial books for learning German as a second language
For classic military history try Hannibal Crosses the Alps and/or Xenophon's March(Into the Lair of the Persian Lion)
by John Prevas. Da Capo press.
Prevas retraces their journies and provides superb military analysis.