kronan

Pinseeker, the contractual verbiage is in reference to TRIPS, not R days.

And Corkscrew, perhaps you should rethink it. A trip ending on the last Sunday would be perfect for one of the many reserve lines w/out carryover R days. And, the company can dip somewhat out of leveling for the best fit (25.M.6.a)
And, what would be a better fit than a trip that starts on a Sunday and extends to Mid-week. Of course, if the company honored your request, that R day option isn't available to them any longer.

And, can't find anything in the contract that requires the company to act against their own interests just to satisfy your request.

Now, if you'd tried to slide it during the window and been denied, then you'd have even DT on your side (maybe).
But failing that, through blind faith that the company would honor all of your requests, you elected to not slide your vacation to conflict with those days you wanted off.
I can understand the ACPs not wanting to make a general practice of it, but, don't understand why they don't have the power to fix your mistake and slide your vacation to the left to start your vacation days on the 4th.
Unless you haven't tried asking for that since you really need your vacation to start on the 9th

pinseeker

Agreed, I was simply stating my interpretation of the intent.