Should be a dipstick on the trans - I'd also suggest that someone check the car over for a vacuum leak - it's possible that the leak is causing some of the chugging - failing that I'd replace the fuel filter - again - fairly typical behavior for a clogged filter (idles fine - chugs when you try to drive) -
Doesn't sound like a transmission issue to me - but then I'm doing a diagnosis from my office and haven't seen / heard the car!
Best of luck with it - and if you're deployed where stuff blows up - keep your head down and get home safe -
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