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.
Tying the Bow Tie: Step 1: Adjust the tie to have one end lower than the other. Step 2: Around your neck, lay the longer end over the shorter end. Step 3: Slide the lower end up and under the bow. Steps 4 and 5: Make the two butterfly wings by folding the shorter end horizontally. Step 6: Fold the wider end over the front of the knot being formed.