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.
To tie the Bowline Knot: 1  Put a twist in the rope to make a small loop. 2  Pass the end up through the loop, around the rope, and back down through the loop again. 3  Pull the end tight to close the knot.4  If tied correctly, the resulting loop should not slip or constrict.o tie the Constrictor Knot: 1  Make a large loop. 2  Pull one side of the loop over to divide it into two loops. 3  Fold the loops together over the rope. 4  Slide the folded loops over whatever you wish to constrict.