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.
Wrap the wide end behind the narrow end from right to left. Bring the wide end in front and over the loop between the collar and tie. Wrap the wide end around the narrow part one more time and slip up through the loop again. Loosely stabilizing the knot, slip the wide end through it.
Hold the narrow end and slide the front knot up to tighten the tie. Make sure your tie is straight and the length is appropriate, ideally ending at the top of your belt buckle. 1  Squeeze the sides of the knot gently to create a dimple just below it.  The four-in-hand knot is a little asymmetrical at the neck.