What is indicated when a unit is described as "ASLEEP"?

When a unit is described as "ASLEEP," it indicates that there is no detection of activities. This terminology is commonly used in military contexts to refer to a state where a unit is not actively engaged or monitoring, thus implying a lack of operational readiness or situational awareness. In this state, there are typically no communications or movements being monitored, which could signal that the unit is either inactive or unresponsive to the surrounding environment.

In contrast, an active communication state suggests engagement, operational systems being functional indicates readiness, and being on standby for launch implies a level of readiness to engage. However, describing a unit as "ASLEEP" very specifically conveys that it is not participating in any observable actions or communications.