From the memo: "These goals are aspirational, aligning resources to invest in our long-term objectives and will not be used in any manner that undermines our merit-based processes. You are directed to develop a diversity and inclusion outreach plan aimed at achieving these goals no later than 30 September 2022." emphasis mine
I don't see any quotas.
And from the article: "lack Americans had served ably and honorably throughout the conflict, and many had come home to less than a hero’s welcome." Less than a hero's welcome! Is that what he considers not being allowed to vote, not being able to own property, having underfunded education for their kids, not being allowed to use the GI Bill for college, being lynched or beaten to death?