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Bravo73 has it right on the numbers (with the EC135 proviso also).
I was surprised when I got started, at the number of AOC holders who whilst appreciating the quality of Mil Pilots, did not hold them in as high an esteem as I expected at the start of their commercial careers.
I can see the argument from both sides, I am just pointing my surprise and don't want to start a mil v civil debate.
If you can get the commercial experience on 206 - 355, use the QSP route and GET AN IR.
V.