A COBOL program that is created with remote target can be built as a release version or as a debug version by setting the proper build mode.
Select the project in the "Dependency" or "Structure" view.
Select "Project" > "Remote Development" > "Build Debug mode" from the menu bar, or select "Remote Development" > "Build Debug mode" from the context menu. If "Build Debug" mode is selected, a debug version is created. Otherwise, a release version is created.
The release or debug state of each program that has been built is stored in the project.