/AST (default) /NOAST Controls whether the delivery of asynchronous system traps (ASTs) is enabled or disabled during the execution of the called routine. The /AST qualifier enables the delivery of ASTs in the called routine. The /NOAST qualifier disables the delivery of ASTs in the called routine. If you do not specify /AST or /NOAST with the CALL command, the delivery of ASTs is enabled unless you have previously entered the DISABLE AST command.