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.
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).