Pat Harvey 6332503 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am doing research on my father&#39;s military records. It has him enlisting on Jl 23, 1947 at Fort Benning. Later, he was sent to South Dakota. Due to lost records by fire, I am unable to find out when he reported to SD. Any help would be appreciated. How long was boot camp at Fort Benning GA in 1947? 2020-09-21T18:10:17-04:00 Pat Harvey 6332503 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am doing research on my father&#39;s military records. It has him enlisting on Jl 23, 1947 at Fort Benning. Later, he was sent to South Dakota. Due to lost records by fire, I am unable to find out when he reported to SD. Any help would be appreciated. How long was boot camp at Fort Benning GA in 1947? 2020-09-21T18:10:17-04:00 2020-09-21T18:10:17-04:00 SGM Private RallyPoint Member 6332572 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Basic Military Training was changed from six weeks to eight weeks in 1947.<br />It is likely that change was in effect by July.<br />However, after graduation he could have been waiting days, weeks or possibly months for a train to SD. Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2020 6:37 PM 2020-09-21T18:37:40-04:00 2020-09-21T18:37:40-04:00 2020-09-21T18:10:17-04:00