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.
HOW TO TIE A BOW TIE. To tie a bow tie, the first step is to make sure that one end of the bow tie is longer than the other by a few inches. The longer end of the tie should be on your right side. Cross the longer end of the bow tie over the shorter end. Bring the longer end of the bow tie underneath the shorter end and then bring it out from the center. Fold the shorter end of the bow tie horizontally. Place the longer end of the bow tie over the shorter end. Fold the longer end of the bow tie horizontally. Insert the longer end of the bow tie through the loop at the back of the shorter end. Pull both ends gently to tighten the knot. Adjust as needed--and don't worry, slight imperfections add character.