Be patient and aware of the promotional flow of the army system. Typically it takes 18 months to reach lieutenant, four years for captain, 10 years for major status, 16 for lieutenant colonel and approximately 20 to 22 years for colonel.
Wrap the wide end behind the narrow end from right to left. Bring the wide end in front and over the loop between the collar and tie. Wrap the wide end around the narrow part one more time and slip up through the loop again. Loosely stabilizing the knot, slip the wide end through it.
How to tie the Cleat Hitch Knot. 1  Wrap the line once around the base of the cleat, followed by bringing the line over the top. 2  Wrap the line around the opposite side of the cleat and bring it over the top of the cleat again.3  Wrap the line under the first arm again forming a figure eight pattern over and around the cleat.ow to tie the Cleat Hitch Knot. 1  Wrap the line once around the base of the cleat, followed by bringing the line over the top. 2  Wrap the line around the opposite side of the cleat and bring it over the top of the cleat again.