Originally posted by saabster:
[b]Tekan
Meaning to punish
Standby Universe
Meaning an inspection by your superiors of absolutely anything.
This usually results in some serious Tekan-ing
Alert Red
An exercise carried out to test the combat readiness of a
unit/platoon. This usually involves gearing up in your FBO,
camoflaging oneself, drawing your weapon, and assembling on the
parade square. This exercise is usually timed and the combat
readiness of each individual is thoroughly checked. This exercise
usually results in some really serious tekan-ing 
Cheers [/b]
Stand By is not a means of punishment. It's purpose is to ensure
that the living/common areas of the camp are maintain at the
appropriate level of cleanliness. This does have a bearing on the
health of all concern. I, for one, never use Standby as a
punishment for my juniors in unit when I was active.
Alert Red is not an exercise (any regulars here care to correct?)
nor, again, a tekan session. It is for real for the units involved.
Meaning, if ANYTHING were to happen, that unit and units supporting
it would have X hours to respond to that emergency, ie Hotel New
World collapse. Alert Red is not a joke although it can be a bother
to be always in No. 4 and your wife is always arounf
you
