Meet the chaplain for Germany's elite soldiers | DW Documentary

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The German Special Operations Forces carry out demanding and dangerous missions. A chaplain accompanies the soldiers on their missions. Soldiers in the German Special Operations Forces must be physically fit and mentally resilient. Even then, their missions frequently push them to their limits. Michael is a military chaplain who helps them deal with their experiences and cope with separation from their families - and other problems. In the past, soldiers rarely admitted that they needed emotional support. That has changed. To better understand the challenges soldiers face, the chaplain accompanies them on many missions and is an important member of the team. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Stress test on the shooting range 02:14 Michael, the spiritual counselor 03:51 When soldiers die 04:45 The sergeant major, the company mother 07:12 Arctic training in Canada 09:44 Emotional stress during the mission 11:52 Afghanistan: Operation "Mah Taabi" 13:51 Stefan, the Special Operations Forces drill sergeant 16:28 Music to cope with extreme situations #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #reporter #germany #military ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: ‬ ⮞ DW Documentary (English): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocumentary ⮞ DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocumental ⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocarabia ⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/dwdochindi ⮞ DW Doku (German): https://www.youtube.com/dwdoku For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Follow DW Documentary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdocumentary/ Follow DW Documental on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwdocumental We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G