text: how long will a recruit be in reception unit at fort benning? my son left for boot camp nov. 15 and we have not yet gotten the form letter with his address in it.   how long will he be in reception before he is assigned to a unit?  his mos is 92y-unit supply specialist.  his recruiting sgt.  said that may be why he is still in processing?  does it take longer to assign recruits that are not infantry? 2-7 days its all on how lucky you are.