https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-was-boot-camp-at-fort-benning-ga-in-1947 <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. Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:10:17 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-was-boot-camp-at-fort-benning-ga-in-1947 <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. Pat Harvey Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:10:17 -0400 2020-09-21T18:10:17-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-was-boot-camp-at-fort-benning-ga-in-1947?n=6332572&urlhash=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. SGM Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:37:40 -0400 2020-09-21T18:37:40-04:00 2020-09-21T18:10:17-04:00