Abstract
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is a term used by the Department of Defense to describe sexual assault and harassment. MST has negative consequences that include the degradation of morale, health, and family. MST has been present during all wars and conflicts throughout the history of warfare. In addition, history shows that women have participated in warfare and combat all over the world. Using peer reviewed journals and articles, as well as books that detail the history of women’s roles in warfare, this researcher has illustrated the contributions of women to war, as well as a content analysis on the prevalence and effects that MST has on women. In conclusion, this content analysis has shown that additional research must be done to determine the effectiveness of programs currently in place to decrease MST.