Manpad is usually air defense.
Javelin is anti-armor.
Here’s what wackypodia has to say about the javelin:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FGM-148_Javelin
Apparently it is IR guided.
I haven’t used one of those.
MANPAD usually refers to the FIM-92 stinger or similar.
MAN Portable Air Defense.
Many of us were busy during the “Cover your butt” hearings and could only pay cursory attention to the issues.
So don’t feel bad.
After reading up, both are guided. Either could have been used by the Islamists, but someone above says they found "mortar" pieces. So be it.
Bottom line: The attack went on for 8 hours and we had other assets near theater, although a couple hours away. It's a disgrace that Obama/Hillary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs let those people die without even an attempt. Sheesh, was Panama the end of trying to rescue Americans under siege?
No wonder so much of the World now see the USA as impotent. Damn Obambi and ilk all to hell. At least Carter tried to rescue the Iranian hostages in an ill-fated attempt. I've always been amazed that the hostages were released the day Reagan took office. Some say coincidence. Really?