Procedures - Proc and Pend Statements in z/OS

There are two statements,

1) Proc Statement

Marks the begining of a Procedure, Optional for a cataloged procedure, Required for an Instream Procedure.

2) Pend Statement

Marks the End of a Procedure. Name is Optional for a cataloged procedure, Required for an Instream Procedure.

Symbolic Parameters

A symbolic parameter is a symbol proceded by an ampersand that stands for a parameter, subparameter or value.

Marks the procedure more flexible and general purpose.