The characters in Joseph Heller's "Catch-22" find that spending eight hours a month shooting skeet serves as a valuable training exercise. This experience not only hones their shooting skills but also helps them adapt to the absurdities of war. The repetitive action of shooting skeet becomes a form of practice that reflects the chaos and randomness of their situations.

This training, while seemingly trivial, underscores a deeper commentary on the nature of military training and preparation. Through the lens of skeet shooting, Heller illustrates how the characters grapple with the demands of their environment while also highlighting the absurdity inherent in their experiences.