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.
With the left over tie ends you can make a headband or bow. If you have two different ties sew them together at the wider end about 2.5-3 inches from the edge. Then roll each side under and sew it down to the longer piece underneath. Place on your head and tie the ends in a knot to secure.