That entire system makes no sense and needs to be changed. If I get involuntarily extended which conflicts with my next trip, that trip should be dropped with pay. Even with OTP, there may not be anything in open time to pick up or you may get that “earlier time stamp” notification. Add a few more things to the list.
1. If a trip conflicts with training, it should get dropped with pay.
2. If you submit for your passport or visas and don’t get it in time to start a trip, that trip should be dropped with pay. And you shouldn’t have to get your passport or visas during your personal time off or vacation.
3.There should be no substitution.
4. Improve the A Plan and/or
5. Increase the B
6. Give profit sharing
If 4-6 are not met next TA should definitely be a no vote.