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.
Step 2: Hold ribbon taut around the box. With your right hand pull the length of ribbon on the left up and under to create a single tie, as you would when tying your shoe. Step 3: Place a finger of your right hand on the tie to hold the tension. Switch hands and repeat the action of creating a tie from the other side (holding the tension with a finger will create a smooth, even knot).