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.
Make sure that the inseam of the tie faces you body. Place the wide end of the necktie over the narrow end, and wrap around. Hold the narrow end down with your other hand. Then, wrap the wide end over the narrow end. Donât pull it tight, but create a loop at front of the unfinished tie knot.