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.
Cross the wide end over the narrow, then slip the wide end up between the tie and the collar, then simply drop it back down. Step Two: Wrap the wide end behind the narrow end from right to left. Step Three: Bring the wide end in front and over the loop between the collar and tie.
Four-in-Hand Knot (Easiest Method) 1  1. Drape the tie around your neck. With your collar up and your shirt fully buttoned, place the tie around your shoulders. 2  2. Cross the wide end over the narrow end. Bring the wide end to the left side of your body, over the narrow end. 3  3. Loop the wide end under the narrow end. Let go with your right hand.