VMS Help BACKUP Command, Qualifiers, /RECORD  *Conan The Librarian (sorry for the slow response - running on an old VAX)

    Command Qualifier

    Records the current date and time in the BACKUP date field of
    each file header record once a file is successfully saved or
    copied. If you do not specify the /RECORD qualifier, BACKUP does
    not change the BACKUP date field of each processed file. Observe
    the following restrictions:

    o  The /RECORD qualifier is valid only with Files-11 Structure
       Levels 2 and 5 volumes.

    o  To use the /RECORD qualifier you must either own the file or
       have SYSPRV privileges.

    o  You cannot use the /RECORD qualifier with the /DELETE
       qualifier.

    o  You can use the /RECORD qualifier in BACKUP save or copy
       operations only.