# jCL RTN
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Tags: subroutine jcl
# Description
This command terminates execution of an external subroutine and returns control to a statement following the [ ] command that called the subroutine. It takes the general form:
RTN{n}
Where n specifies that control should be returned to the n'th statement line after the calling [ ] command. Can be a number, or a direct or indirect reference to a buffer or select register.
# Note
If n is not specified, control will return to the statement immediately following the calling [ ] command. A RTN without a corresponding [ ] command will terminate the program.
# Example 1
| Menu | Menu 2 |
| ---- | ------ |
| 051 [SUBS MENU2] | 066 RTN |
| 052 | |
| 053 | |
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jCL program MENU calls MENU2 from line 51. When MENU2 reaches line 66, control will be returned to MENU at line 52.
# Example 2
| Menu | Menu2 |
| ---- | ----- |
| 051 [SUBS MENU2] | 066 RTN 2 |
| 052 | |
| 053 | |
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jCL program MENU calls MENU2 from line 51. When MENU2 reaches line 66, control will be returned to MENU at line 53.
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