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.
Toss the wide end of the tie over the knot so that it drapes over and conceals the knot work beneath it, then bring the end up and behind the knot again. Thread the wide end into the front of the knot, and pull the tie down so that the slack is out of the knot.traighten the tie and your collar. Hold the tie so that it is free of other knots or twists. Button your top shirt button, and turn up your shirt collar so that the collar goes straight up your neck. Drape the tie around your neck.