At the start of the novel Yossarian is assigned to a tent with Orr and a third officer referred to as "The Dead Man in Yossarian's Tent" – Lt. Mudd – who was sent on a mission immediately upon his arrival and died in combat before he ever even got the official chance to check in.
Romaani alguses on Yossarian ühes telgis koos Orri ja kolmanda ohvitseriga, kellele viidatakse kui "Surnud mees Yossariani telgis" – Leitnant Mudd – kes saadeti missioonile kohe pärast saabumist ja suri lahingus enne kui jõudis ennast sisse kirjutada.