The process for applying to leave off base works ok, try it you get a reply a lot faster than before.
I was denied permission to leave Dubai last year on sick days just before annual leave.
Permission received 4pm on the afternoon before my leave started so yes it has happened Secure Id even to those of us not standing in the corner and trying to stay off the radar screen
You just have to work and bid a little more smarter and even when you get a roster that looks like it was written by your EX you still can ring up sked and change it
I cant believe how guys still ask for days off in exchange for giving you their work ....