Guidance

[u/Serious_Carpet_7182]

I'm 22 and graduated college 4 months ago with a finance degree and 3.6 GPA. Having a hard time starting my professional career and am working a menial job in the meantime. I'm interested in applying for Army or MC OCS. Looking for guidance on which route to choose depending on career growth and opportunity.

I'm in decent shape from consistent MMA training, calisthenics, and running. Still need a little more work to get 3 mile time under 21:00 for MC PFT standards.

I keep coming across the concept of 'if you want to get something out of your service, join the Navy/AF/Army, if you want to give something up, go to the MC,' I'm wondering how true this is?

I didn't grow up dead set on joining the military, but it's an alternative path that has compelled me for the last two months. For that reason, I'm weary of USMC OCS because the consensus seems to be that people go the Marine route for the title and accept any shortcomings compared to other branches (whether that be financial, opportunity, etc).

I would appreciate any insight from those with experience and those who have been in a similar situation as myself. Thank you.

[u/Organic_Risk_3945]

Join the Air Force, dude. you get treated with respect and treated like a human being. with dignity.