"Stripes": More Than Just a Dumb Comedy? (A Theory)

Okay, so I just rewatched "Stripes" (1981) for like, the millionth time. It's a classic, right? Bill Murray is peak Bill Murray. But something struck me this time around, and I'm wondering if anyone else feels the same way. Could "Stripes" actually be a commentary on disillusionment and finding purpose in unexpected places? Hear me out. John Winger is a total mess at the beginning. He loses everything and is completely adrift. The army, as ridiculous as it's portrayed, actually gives him structure and a sense of belonging. The Eastern European stuff at the end gets very silly, but think about their ragtag group actually succeeding! They actually manage to do something with all that training, even if it's completely bonkers. Maybe the whole point isn't just the laughs (though there are a ton!), but about finding meaning even when you feel lost. Like, the scene where they're all completely exhausted in basic training, and Hulka is giving that motivational speech... it's kinda corny, but it also works? There's a weirdly sincere heart beating underneath all the fart jokes and nude mud wrestling. I think it works because Winger needed the army. Also, lets face it, Bill Murray needed acting gigs. The theory to me, is that "Stripes" is a movie about searching for a calling even if you don't know what it is. Anyway, just a thought. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but "Stripes" has always felt a little deeper than your average 80s comedy. What does everyone else think? Am I completely off base here?