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.
When you are happy with the shape of your tie, press the folds down. Fold the upper 1/3 of the tie diagonally to the right so the tip of the tie is perpendicular to the lower part. Turn the tie over so the tip is now pointing left. Wrap the tip around the top of the tie. Tuck it in underneath to create the knot.