These were the members of the three upper classes.
The brigade of midshipmen is divided into two battalions, each of two divisions, six companies.

The first and fourth companies formed on the right of the first battalion, the seventh and tenth companies on the right of the second battalion.

The divisions formed with intervals of two paces between companies preparatory to muster.

Second call was sounded quickly on the bugle, immediately after which the first petty officer of each company began briskly to call the roll.

Each man answered just loudly enough to be heard.