Welcome to the LRRP(S) Program
LRRP(S) is a selective, cohort-based online comic creation program built for direct-action Combat Veterans living with Combat Related Post Trauma Syndrome (CRPTS), designed for those whose nervous systems never fully stood down after deployment and who are ready for a disciplined, long-haul rebuild through structured creative work and community.
What is LRRP(S)?
LRRP(S) is a structured comic book creation educational pipeline. It trains a repeatable method for regulating the body’s physiological threat response and rebuilding identity through disciplined storytelling and illustration.
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WHO LRRP(S) IS FOR
LRRP(S) is for you if:
You are a U.S. Military Veteran with direct-action combat experience
You are rated 100% (VA Benefit Summary and Service Verification Letter Required)
You are a minimum of 80% for PTSD (Proof Required)
You are ready to commit to a disciplined rebuild, not a quick fix
You can commit 10-12 hours per week minimum and participate weekly in a cohort community
PROGRAM FORMAT:
LRRP(S) is designed to be rigorous without being rigid.
Length: 12-week introductory cycle
Pace: structured weekly progression within a protected cohort model
Accountability: required weekly participation in the cohort community
Cohort size: up to 10 Combat Veterans
Cohort start rhythm: new cohorts start approximately every 4 weeks as capacity allows
Minimum time requirement: 10-12 hours per week
Consistent participation in the program is a core requirement.
The Five Phases of LRRP(S)
LRRP(S) is built as a structured participant journey: Learn, Reflect, Rebuild, Publish, and Share. These phases help orient the Veteran through the full program experience, from initial understanding to completed creative work and continued cohort connection.
1. Learn
The Learn phase establishes the instructional foundation. Participants begin understanding the long-term physiological effects of combat exposure while building the first layers of creative control through structured story and drawing work.
This phase introduces system awareness, narrative fundamentals, and the visual discipline required to begin working with clarity rather than reacting from confusion.
2. Reflect
The Reflect phase helps participants organize internal patterns into structure. Story concepts begin taking shape, visual construction expands, and the participant starts working with meaning, sequence, and perspective.
Reflection in LRRP(S) is not based on reliving events. It is based on recognizing patterns, building order, and translating complexity into disciplined creative form.
3. Rebuild
The Rebuild phase is where understanding turns into execution. Participants strengthen their visual and narrative control, refine structure, and begin bringing their internal system, story development, and illustration skills into alignment.
By the end of this phase, each participant has a polished script, a clear visual direction, and the technical readiness to execute comic pages with purpose.
4. Publish
The Publish phase is where execution turns into finished output. Participants bring their CRPTS understanding, story structure, and illustration training into a unified production process, translating disciplined creative work into clear, complete comic pages.
By the end of this phase, each participant has a fully produced short comic that is inked, colored, lettered, and prepared for digital or print publication.
5. Share
The Share phase is where finished work becomes owned work. Participants learn to hold their creative output with clarity and control, understanding how to present, archive, or share it on their own terms within a structured and respectful environment.
By the end of this phase, each participant has completed the LRRP(S) process with a finished comic, a clearer understanding of their creative and internal systems, and a framework for continued disciplined practice beyond the cohort.
How LRRP(S) Works:
LRRP(S) is delivered through three synchronized instructional tracks that run together across a 12-week cohort cycle:
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CRPTS Track
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Storytelling Track
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Illustration Track
These tracks do not operate separately. They are designed to move in parallel so that physiological understanding, narrative structure, and visual execution develop together.
For the first nine weeks, participants build skill and structure across all three areas at the same time. In the final three weeks, those tracks merge into a unified production pipeline that results in a finished comic.
Combat-Related Post Trauma Syndrome Track:
The CRPTS Track gives participants a structured way to understand the long-term physiological and behavioral effects of combat exposure. It helps them observe how the body communicates through state, pressure, activation, overload, and withdrawal.
This track is not clinical treatment. It is a non-clinical educational framework that helps participants organize what they are experiencing with greater clarity and less confusion.
Storytelling Track:
The Storytelling Track teaches participants how to build a story from idea to final script. They move through premise, character perspective, plot structure, scene design, dialogue, pacing, and script refinement.
By the end of the instructional phase, each participant has a complete script ready to be translated into pages.
Illustration Track:
The Illustration Track teaches participants how to execute visual narrative through disciplined drawing and comic-page construction. It begins with structure, gesture, anatomy, and spatial logic, then moves into composition, framing, lighting, inking, and production clarity.
By the end of the instructional phase, each participant has the visual tools needed to complete sequential pages with control and consistency.
12-Week Program Flow:
Weeks 1–3: Foundational Development:
Participants build the core instructional base. They begin understanding system awareness, story direction, and visual structure. This phase develops the first level of control in all three tracks and gives each participant a clear starting point for the work ahead.
Weeks 4–6: Structure and Expansion:
Participants deepen both creative and internal organization. Story structure becomes more defined, drawing expands into character and environment work, and participants begin recognizing how long-term combat patterning continues to shape focus, behavior, and response. By the end of this phase, each participant is working from a complete creative direction.
Weeks 7–9: Integration and Refinement:
Participants refine the script, strengthen visual storytelling, and bring their instruction into alignment. Narrative, image, and internal understanding begin working together as a unified process. By the end of Week 9, participants have a final script and the visual readiness to execute comic pages.
Weeks 10–12: Convergence and Production:
The three instructional tracks merge into a final production pipeline.
- Week 10: script is broken into pages and storyboards
- Week 11: pages are drawn and inked
- Week 12: pages are colored, lettered, and prepared for final delivery
By the end of the program, each participant completes a 4–6 page comic that is fully illustrated, inked, colored, and lettered.
Program Outcomes
Each participant leaves LRRP(S) with:
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a completed 4–6 page comic
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a structured understanding of the long-term effects of combat exposure
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a repeatable creative process they can continue using beyond the cohort
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experience working inside a protected peer community with others from similar backgrounds
LRRP(S) is designed so that every week builds toward a finished product. It is not a loose collection of classes. It is a synchronized educational system built to move participants from structure to execution to completion.
Veteran Empowerment Through Creative Structure
The LRRP(S) Program redefines growth after trauma as functional authorship, giving the Combat Veteran the ability to design their own stability and pass that design to others. Graduates contribute original stories, illustrations, and instructional works through CSF publications and exhibitions, proving that containment can become contribution.
*Note: All created content through LRRP(S) is property of the Creator. Command and Signal Foundation has no rights to any character or story created through their programs.
Participation and Support
LRRP(S) is open to direct-action U.S. Combat Veterans seeking structured creative writing, drawing, and storytelling education.
Courses are delivered 100% online through structured instruction, guided assignments, and protected cohort-based community engagement.
Support the Mission:
Fund Veteran participation
Sponsor equipment and digital access
Support protected online cohort delivery
Partner in funding future cohorts and publications
Each act of support strengthens our mission: to rebuild confidence, command, and continuity in our Combat Veterans through structure.
Command and Signal Foundation equips disabled Combat Veterans affected by the long-term physiological effects of combat exposure with structured visual narrative education, disciplined comic-making tools, and a protected online cohort community that supports functional rebuilding and renewed participation in life.
LRRP(S) FAQ:
What is LRRP(S)?
LRRP(S) is a selective, cohort-based online program built for direct-action Combat Veterans living with Combat-Related Post Trauma Syndrome (CRPTS). It combines CRPTS framework training with disciplined storytelling and illustration skill-building, supported by equipment and a protected cohort community. It is peer-led training and community, not therapy and not crisis care.
How long is the program?
The introductory LRRP(S) cycle is 12 weeks. The larger LRRP(S) framework contains many modules, but the introduction is designed to establish structure, skill fundamentals, and a repeatable creation practice within a realistic timeframe.
How much time does LRRP(S) require each week?
Minimum: 10-12 hours per week for 12 weeks. Some participants will do more. What matters is consistent weekly engagement and participation in the cohort community.
I have no drawing experience. Is this program right for me?
Yes. You’ll start with pencil and paper, learning the fundamentals of drawing and visual storytelling. No artistic background is required — just the desire to express yourself and grow through creativity.
Do I need to know how to write to join this program?
Not at all. Our program is built for beginners. You’ll be guided step-by-step through story development, scripting, and visual storytelling — no experience required. All you need is a willingness to learn and create.
Do I have to write about my Combat Experiences?
No, we actually do not allow Combat Stories in the LRRP(S) Course. While the program encourages self-expression, we focus on learning storytelling and drawing fundamentals that will help you progress in understanding the effects of Combat-Related Post Trauma Syndrome (CRPTS).
The goal is to create a safe environment for growth, without relieving specific traumatic events. Fictional stories only during the program.
Is CRPTS the same thing as PTSD?
CRPTS may resemble PTSD in symptom lists, but it differs in focus. CRPTS is a peer-developed field framework that emphasizes the long-term operating state and identity disruption that can follow direct-action combat. It is not presented as a replacement for any clinical diagnosis, including PTSD.
Is LRRP(S) self-paced or scheduled?
LRRP(S) is self-paced inside a structured culture. You progress at your own pace, but weekly participation is required. You will have assignments, checkpoints, and community expectations.
What do I receive if I’m accepted?
Accepted participants receive program equipment and materials. Nothing is loaned.
Included:
- Core drawing supplies (pencils, erasers)
- Inking supplies (pens and ink)
- Desktop easel and portable drawing board
- Digital drawing tablet (provided later in the course)
- Clip Studio Paint PRO subscription (provided later in the course)
- CRPTS Handbook
- Storytelling and Illustration course manuals
- A finished comic in print and digital form
Is LRRP(S) free?
Yes. LRRP(S) is free to eligible Veterans who are accepted into the program.
Why is LRRP(S) selective?
Because cohort stability matters. LRRP(S) is built for a specific Veteran profile and requires consistent participation. Selectivity protects the cohort, the culture, and the seriousness of the pipeline.
How does the application process work?
The process is fully asynchronous (no intake call required):
Step 1: Complete the readiness screener
Step 2: Complete the full application and upload your VA decision letter
Step 3: CSF reviews your application
Step 4: Decision: Accepted / Waitlist / Denied / Needs More Info
Step 5: If accepted, you receive onboarding and cohort placement
What are the eligibility requirements?
To be considered, you must:
- Be a U.S. Military Veteran
- Provide a VA Benefit Summary and Service Verification Letter showing 100% disability rating
- Provide proof of a minimum 80% rating for PTSD
- Self-report direct-action combat experience (screened through the application)
- Commit to 2–3 hours per week minimum
- Agree to cohort participation, confidentiality, and respectful conduct
How big are cohorts and how often do they start?
Cohorts are limited to 10 participants. New cohorts start approximately every 4 weeks, based on capacity.
What if I’m denied?
LRRP(S) is designed for a narrow fit and has non-negotiable requirements. A denial is not a judgment of your service or experience. If your circumstances change and you can meet requirements later, you may apply again.
What if I’m waitlisted?
Waitlist placement usually means the cohort is full or start dates are limited. You will be contacted when a seat opens. While on the waitlist, you may receive short readiness prompts to help you stay engaged and confirm fit.
Can I remain anonymous?
Yes. Public anonymity is allowed. You control what you share. You are not required to publish or reveal personal details publicly.
What are the community rules?
Respect and confidentiality are mandatory. You may be removed for non-participation, disrespect, harassment, threats, or violating privacy expectations. These standards exist to keep the cohort functional and safe.
Is LRRP(S) therapy?
Command and Signal Foundation provides non-clinical, arts-based, trauma-informed programs that support Veterans in managing the functional impacts of combat-related psychological injury. CSF does not provide therapy or clinical treatment, and programs are designed to complement — not replace — professional mental health care when Veterans are engaged in it.
Is LRRP(S) crisis support?
No. CSF does not provide crisis intervention, suicide counseling, or substance-use treatment. If you are in immediate danger or crisis, contact emergency services or the Veterans Crisis Line (988 then Press 1, or text 838255).
Will LRRP(S) cure my symptoms?
No promises are made. LRRP(S) offers a structured opportunity and disciplined direction. The work is yours. Many participants may see improvements in common CRPTS outputs (sleep, anger, avoidance, isolation), but outcomes are not guaranteed.
Will CSF publish my work or get me into comics professionally?
LRRP(S) focuses on training, completion, and ownership. Sharing is optional and on your terms. CSF’s long-term vision includes building pathways for Veteran creators, but acceptance into LRRP(S) does not guarantee publication or professional placement.
What if I start and then stop participating?
Participation is required. Veterans who do not remain active weekly may be removed to keep the cohort functional. This is stated upfront to protect those who are showing up.
What if I’m worried about privacy or being exposed?
LRRP(S) does not require public exposure. You may use a display name, and confidentiality is mandatory. Do not share another participant’s identity or content outside the program.
Where can I read the safety and privacy rules?
Read them here:
What if I can't draw well?
That’s completely okay — drawing skill is not a requirement to join this program.
The LRRP(S) Program starts with the absolute basics of storytelling and visual expression. You’ll learn how to use simple sketches, symbols, and layouts to communicate your ideas clearly — not perfectly.
We focus on growth, not perfection, and every exercise is designed to build confidence, not critique talent. Many participants start with stick figures and end up creating powerful, personal comics.
What happens when I finish the LRRP(S) Program?
When you complete the LRRP(S) Program, you’ll have a finished short comic that reflects your voice, your experience, and your growth. You’ll also have the option to:
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Submit your work for publication through the Command and Signal Foundation
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Be featured in digital or print anthologies
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Receive a certificate of completion and recognition on our platform
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Join the Creator Network as a peer mentor or contributor
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Continue using your new skills for personal projects, publication, or professional development
There’s no pressure to publish — but we’re here to support you if and when you’re ready to share your story.
I don't know if my story is important enough...
Your story is important — because you are.
Every experience, every perspective, and every journey holds meaning. The LRRP(S) Program isn't about comparing traumas or achievements. It's about giving you space to reflect, create, and reclaim your voice on your terms.
Message from Command and Signal's Executive Director: Jonathan Weiler
