Medical Unit, Self-contained, Transportable

These units consisted of three basic elements, each of which could be airlifted and dispatched by truck or helicopter.

The expandable surgical element was a self-contained, rigid-panel shelter with accordion sides.

In addition, other expandables were used for central materiel supply, laboratory, X-ray, pharmacy, dental, and kitchen facilities.In 1969, the 44th Medical Brigade conducted a test of the mobility of their MUST hospitals, which had been essentially serving as static facilities.

During the period 16–21 October 1969, the 2d Surgical Hospital conducted a test of the mobility of MUST equipment under combat conditions.

The test involved the temporary relocation of one air inflatable shelter, one expandable, one utility pack and other MUST peculiar equipment from Lai Khe to Di An.