For example, if an E-9 retires in a certain MOS, that means that one E-8 can be promoted to E-9, and that opens an E-8 slot, so one E-7 can be promoted to E-8, and so-forth. If 200 E-5s get out of the Army in a particular MOS, then 200 E-4s can be promoted to E-5. The Army has 401,138 enlisted members on active duty.
Baja Knot. 1  1. Use a Baja knot for heavier mono line. 2  2. Make the first loop. 3  3. Slide a hook onto the base of the loop, and let it hang freely while you tie the rest of the knot.  4. Make the second 1  loop. 5. Make a third loop by repeating the previous step.  6. Slide the hook to the top of the first 1  loop. 7. Finish the  knot.
Stopper Knot. The stopper knot is very handy in several situations. For instance you could tie one in the end of the rope it stop it unexpectedly passing through the belay/abseil device. Use it to backup your figure eight follow through tie in knot. Two stopper knots are used to make the double fishermans for joining two ropes. To tie a stopper knot in the end of the rope, follow these steps. Step 1: Form a loop. Step 2: Form a second loop behind the first one, as shown. Step 3: Pass the end back through both loops.