I think we all knew this kind of thing was only a matter of time; and I can't be convinced we as a military need this particular type of initiative (forcing boards to consider a "diverse" candidate for the sake of diversity alone):
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/02/a...-quotas-in-candidate-pools-for-key-positions/
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/02/a...-quotas-in-candidate-pools-for-key-positions/
The first new initiative mandates that at least one diverse candidate will have to be in the running for important developmental positions like aide-de camp, senior enlisted advisor and executive officer, among other roles... More dramatically, the CSB or DT president must “assess the diversity of both the selectees and those not selected for command following the board’s decision.” In other words, the heads of these boards will have to provide clear justification if they decide to make decisions that run-up against diversity goals.