Which statement about fingertip contact in the salute is accurate?

• A. Fingertips touch the shoulder.
• B. Fingertips touch the belt line.
• C. Fingertips touch the eyebrow/forehead area.
• D. Fingers should be curled into a fist.

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how the fingertips should contact the head in a proper salute. The correct form has the fingertips lightly touching the eyebrow or forehead area, with the wrist straight and the fingers held together in a clean, extended line. This position creates a clear, uniform signal that’s easy to recognize in formation and shows respect in a precise, traditional way.

Touching the shoulder would hide the hand and disrupt the recognizable salute line. Reaching the belt line would place the hand too low and look informal. Curling the fingers into a fist breaks the required extended, straight-hand appearance. Eyebrow/forehead contact keeps the gesture crisp, visible, and consistent with military etiquette.