JCL INCLUDE Statement

Code Example

## JCL INCLUDE Statement

The INCLUDE statement inserts JCL from a library member into the job stream at compile time.

### Syntax
\`\`\`jcl
// INCLUDE MEMBER=membername
\`\`\`

### Key Points
- Member must be in JCLLIB or PROCLIB
- Processed during JCL conversion
- Can contain any valid JCL except JOB
- Can be nested (INCLUDE within INCLUDE)

### Common Uses
1. Standard DD statements
2. Common step sequences  
3. Site standards
4. Shared symbolic definitions

### Differences from PROC
| Feature | INCLUDE | PROC |
|---------|---------|------|
| Symbolic parms | Limited | Full support |
| Overrides | Not supported | Supported |
| PEND required | No | Yes |
| Timing | JCL conversion | Execution |

### Restrictions
- Cannot include JOB statement
- Cannot dynamically select member
- Member name is fixed

### Best Practices
- Use for common boilerplate
- Keep includes simple
- Document include contents
- Test after changes