Lieutenant Nately A nineteen-year-old friend of Yossarian, from a privileged background, he falls in love with a prostitute whom he plans to marry. His argument with a diabolical old man at a brothel in Rome is one of the novel's entertaining debates on values.
Nately's whore Never named, she is one of the most enigmatic characters in the novel. After Yossarian tells her of Nately's death, she tries to kill him on several occasions. Yossarian feels protective toward her kid sister.
Orr Yossarian's tent mate, he is very adept at fixing up the living quarters. On missions, he almost always ditches his plane, intentionally as it turns out. Late in the novel, he is a source of rejuvenation and hope for Yossarian.
General Peckem A Special Services officer, he is in charge of activities such as softball and U.S.O. shows. His ambition is to take over General Dreedle's military command.
General Dreedle The irascible wing commander is always accompanied by his son-in-law, Colonel Moodus, and an unnamed, buxom nurse. At an official ceremony, Dreedle presents the nude Yossarian with the Distinguished Flying Cross, declaring that a man who earns such a medal may receive it in the buff if he prefers.
Lieutenant Scheisskopf Eventually General Scheisskopf, he begins as Yossarian's parade-loving training officer. Scheisskopf's wife has an affair with Yossarian.
Snowden A gunner on the Avignon mission, his wounds prove to be more severe than Yossarian initially can detect.
Soldier in white Encased in plaster and gauze, the soldier's identity is a mystery. In his second incarnation, he is reported to be Lieutenant Schmulker, a burn victim.
Aardvark (Aarfy) Yossarian's incompetent navigator pretends that he can't hear when anyone yells for help. Ultimately, he is exposed as cruel, sadistic, and criminal.
Captain Black Another of the novel's more despicable characters, he is a narrow-minded, sadistic intelligence officer who frustrates Nately by repeatedly procuring Nately's whore for himself. He initiates the Glorious Loyalty Oath Crusade.
