Article XXXVI.
After two years at sea the captain shall rate them midshipman ordinary—or midshipman, if qualified.
Article XXXVII.
Scholars shall have liberty while at Portsmouth to visit the Academy and be instructed there, and in the yard, gratis.
Article XXXVIII.
On returning from a foreign voyage they shall bring their journals to the master of the Academy for his inspection, and he will also examine them and represent to the Secretary to the Admiralty how he finds they have improved.
Article XXXIX.
The captain shall give a certificate on their leaving the ship as to sobriety, obedience, diligence, and skill; and also of the time they have served as Volunteer or midshipman.