Tibet Army Commanders - These Depons (Colonels or Junior Generals) are typical of the Tibet Army which now faces Chinese Communists reported to be approaching Lhasa, the Tibetan capital. They are wearing long earrings, The organisation of the Tibetan army goes no higher then the regiment, usually of 500 men, commanded by a Depon. Security measures are being taken along India's Frontier with Tibet because the country that is known as the roof of the World is considered to have very little chance against the invaders. The Tibetan Army, though very determined and with a very high morale is certainly no match against Chinese Communists, The Tibetans are entirely dominated by religious loyalty to the Daksi Kana and to their priestly government. November 9, 1950.