I got the fighter porch to admit, during a vml webinar, that they do and will "negotiate with terrorists"
if you're on the fence, or a free agent, make it known on your adp.
If you're really feeling froggy, put "I will accept assignment to x, y, or z or I will separate/retire".
(If that is, in fact, your reality .... might as well use it to your advantage).
(Full disclosure, I used that approach and 7-day opted an assignment that wasn't on my list)