Research investigating MST is still in its infancy .
Literature has identified the perpetrator - victim relationship as a primary impediment to reporting the assault which could impact job status and contribute to disruptions in unit cohesion , ostracization , inability to leave or transfer duty stations .
Although research investigating MST is still in its infancy , literature has identified the perpetrator - victim relationship as a primary impediment to reporting the assault which could impact job status and contribute to disruptions in unit cohesion , ostracization , inability to leave or transfer duty stations .