Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 33. Naval Militia § 33.29

Sec. 29. The commander-in-chief shall have power to assign any officer, warrant or petty officer, or seaman of the United States navy detailed for or assigned to duty with the naval brigade as instructor or otherwise, to such duties as he may deem proper and suitable, and shall have power to confer upon any such officer, warrant or petty officer, or seaman, such rank in the naval service of the state during such detail or assignment as he may deem best.