Deployment FAQ

[SgtSaint]

2025
Just a thought - Any chance on getting the list of already-assigned numbers updated so new applications don't waste time requesting numbers that are taken?
Another thought: This deployment page is cross-linked and bookmarked by a lot of people so probably not the best choice to close and replace with new - but maybe delete all the content from 2017-2024 and start fresh at the beginning of the year?

 

[CYNE 739]

2025
Just a thought - Any chance on getting the list of already-assigned numbers updated so new applications don't waste time requesting numbers that are taken?
Another thought: This deployment page is cross-linked and bookmarked by a lot of people so probably not the best choice to close and replace with new - but maybe delete all the content from 2017-2024 and start fresh at the beginning of the year?

Seconding this; As a newer member, I'd love if this list can be updated for everyone who has joined since the last update.

No idea what the process is on the backend for staff; if it's a manual process I do not envy who ends up doing it Wish I could help.

Big thanks if it gets done!

 

[scifikai]

I appreciate the detailed break down for deployment! Quick question, Is this updated for 2025? If not, could you tell me where might I find the updated guidelines? Just making sure I follow the correct criteria with the builds. I thought I heard rumors about additional requirements like being active in threads and forums- reaching a specific number of posts with the 405th…

 

[SpartanSweed]

I appreciate the detailed break down for deployment! Quick question, Is this updated for 2025? If not, could you tell me where might I find the updated guidelines? Just making sure I follow the correct criteria with the builds. I thought I heard rumors about additional requirements like being active in threads and forums- reaching a specific number of posts with the 405th…

To be clear, Deployment is an entirely optional process that isn’t necessary for participation at events or membership. To deploy, one must be part of their regiment, which you can apply for once you pass your 50 post and 90 day requirements.

 

[CYNE 739]

I appreciate the detailed break down for deployment! Quick question, Is this updated for 2025? If not, could you tell me where might I find the updated guidelines?

I do believe these guidelines are still in effect for 2025. If they are not, someone please correct me.

additional requirements like being active in threads and forums- reaching a specific number of posts with the 405th…

I believe you might be mixing up the Membership requirements with Deployment, however there is some cross-over.

For a person to become a member and consequently join their local regiment, they must have an account over 90 days old, and have made 50 posts/messages. And once you have joined your reg, you can apply for deployment. More info below on Membership.

Membership FAQ

Membership FAQ How do you become a member of the 405th? If you are reading this, then chances are good that you are in fact already a member! The 405th has several levels of voluntary membership where an individual can choose how much they want to be involved with the 405th and how much they...

www.405th.com

 

[SigmaProps]

I thought I heard rumors about additional requirements like being active in threads and forums- reaching a specific number of posts with the 405th…

Technically - yes, but in reality those restrictions do not apply to deployments. Those rules apply to being a full member & in kind, a member of a regiment which in and of itself is a requirement for deployment. The guidelines, to my knowledge as a member of 405th staff, have not been changed since the last time the original post in the thread was updated.

 

[Cadet]

I appreciate the detailed break down for deployment! Quick question, Is this updated for 2025? If not, could you tell me where might I find the updated guidelines? Just making sure I follow the correct criteria with the builds. I thought I heard rumors about additional requirements like being active in threads and forums- reaching a specific number of posts with the 405th…

These guidelines are still effective and correct for 2025.

As others have explained, you appear to be confusing Deployment with Regiment Membership.

As explained in the the opening of this FAQ, you must be a member of your local Regiment to apply for Deployment, and in order to be a member of your local Regiment, you must have an active account for over 90 days and have made 50 On Topic, Constructive, and Substantial posts. The intent of this guideline is that you make those 50 posts over the course of those 90 days. Behavior like you demonstrated yesterday, making over 20 posts in one day, is not the intent of that guideline. It is really less about the number of posts, even though you have to make a certain number, and more about the content of those posts. The post guideline is there to help demonstrate that you are a constructive, contributing member of the community who has taken the time to gotten to know and engage with the greater community.

 

[LesChriserables]

I have a question regarding tier 3 deployment and custom callsigns:
As far as I'm aware, Halo 3: ODST multiplayer only let's you choose between the skins of only the named characters from the campaign with the exception of being able to adjust colours on some parts of the armour.

Does that mean for a tier 3 deployed ODST suit I would have to have the ROOKIE callsign on my suit if I choose the rookie model (and likewise for BUCK, DARE etc.) Or is there a special exception where, if everything else is matching to a multiplayer armour, I could have my own custom callsign? (In this case it would be CRISPY, and the decal would match the in-game style)

Basically, do I have to be a named character to deploy a tier 3 Halo 3: ODST suit?

 

[Cadet]

Does that mean for a tier 3 deployed ODST suit I would have to have the ROOKIE callsign on my suit if I choose the rookie model (and likewise for BUCK, DARE etc.) Or is there a special exception where, if everything else is matching to a multiplayer armour, I could have my own custom callsign? (In this case it would be CRISPY, and the decal would match the in-game style)

Everything else being Tier 3 quality, the use of a member's own last name or callsign or nickname (Within reason, nothing vulgar or blatantly out of Universe like a reference to another fictional property) will not disqualify a member from Tier 3, as the in game armor sets the precedent for both last name with Buck and callsign like Dutch and Romeo, or blank like the Rookie's chest plate in some renders released by Bungie.

 

[LesChriserables]

Everything else being Tier 3 quality, the use of a member's own last name or callsign or nickname (Within reason, nothing vulgar or blatantly out of Universe like a reference to another fictional property) will not disqualify a member from Tier 3, as the in game armor sets the precedent for both last name with Buck and callsign like Dutch and Romeo, or blank like the Rookie's chest plate in some renders released by Bungie.

Thanks for the swift response!

 

[SgtSaint]

2025
Just a thought - Any chance on getting the list of already-assigned numbers updated so new applications don't waste time requesting numbers that are taken?
Another thought: This deployment page is cross-linked and bookmarked by a lot of people so probably not the best choice to close and replace with new - but maybe delete all the content from 2017-2024 and start fresh at the beginning of the year?

Replying to my own post...
Looks like the list on page one was updated 05feb