How do I compile and run a COBOL program with JCL?

I have a .cbl member. What is the usual path to compile, link, and run it on z/OS? Is there a standard PROC name I should call?

Most shops have a compile PROC (often something like IGYWCL or a site-wrapped version). You EXEC the PROC, point SYSIN at your source, and SYSLMOD at where the load module should go.

Ask your team for the "hello world compile" JCL. Do not invent one from a random blog on day one - library names differ everywhere.

After it compiles clean, a second step EXEC PGM=yourload with the DDs your program expects. Or a separate run job.