My DS is in the process now. Had decided at the end of the summer to pursue a component change because of an amazing civilian job offer and a Guard unit that would make it a possibility. Cadre said to wait until after components were released. He received AD and was in the top 10% so guarenteed branch choice. Still wanted to change. Talked to enrollment officer at the Guard unit he wanted to join. Secured an LOA guaranteeing him a spot in the Guard unit. Talked to his future employer and secured a delay to allow him to complete BOLC. Took it to his LTC who endorsed the change. LTC sent it to Bragaide. Bragaide endorsed the change and now it is in Cadet Command's hands. Lots of moving parts and he had to make sure that all were in place ... Job delay, Guard unit, cadre support. It still might not be approved and if not, he will be AD. And that will be fine.