Unless a response to the contrary inbound, I suspect the consensus is to coldly/calmly add up your leave and APPLY for what you want. Use the REJECTIONS to carry over what you are entitled to. Put the 'ball in the courts' of the Flt Cdrs and Bosses to sign their names to the 'NOT APPROVED'.
The powers that be will see that truer facts will be presented and maybe they will see that Bosses are refusing leave, neglecting the morale aspects of leadership, and concentrating on chasing stats that are easier to hide behind than making strong and courageous decisions.