What is iniatiation in fraternity term?

Initiation sometimes bind with the word hazing. But for a frat-man like me there is a big difference in meaning for this word. Initiation is acceptance and acquaintance for us. Acceptance for those who is wishing to be part of the society or organization. Not only to become a member of it by title but be part of the everyday challenges or burden that will occurs in the system of life of an organization or camaraderie. Be part in heart, mind and body like the feet, the hands and the eyes they must be unified in order to use the system swiftly. Acquaintance for those members and applicants. familiarization to each others and established contacts, camaraderie and for them to know the objectives ideals and principle. yes  some methods are must necessarily be used in order gain an upper hand for those teaching that needs drastic action. Some of this teaching refers to respect,seniority,code of conduct , omerta and many more.