CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net of Tax Change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities and cash flow hedges, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(23) in 2009, $22 in 2008 and $(1) in 2007 Other Comprehensive Income Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease and Other Comprehensive Income Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease Adjustment for the net of tax effect of the gross appreciation or the gross loss in value of the total unsold securities at the end of an accounting period as well as the net of tax effect change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges after taxes. A cash flow hedge is a hedge of the exposure to variability in the cash flows of a recognized asset or liability or a forecasted transaction that is attributable to a particular risk. The change includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gains or losses. Change in unamortized benefit plan costs, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(374) in 2009, $1,888 in 2008 and $(384) in 2007 Change in cumulative translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding, in millions Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted earnings (loss) per share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Weighted-average common shares outstanding, in millions Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Basic earnings (loss) per share Earnings Per Share, Basic Discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Net earnings (loss) Net earnings (loss) Earnings (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Federal and foreign income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest Other (expense) income Other Expense Income Abstract Other Expense Income. Other, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest expense Interest and Debt Expense Operating income (loss) Operating Income (Loss) Cost of Sales and Service Revenues Cost of Goods and Services Sold [Abstract] Goodwill impairment Goodwill, Impairment Loss General and administrative expenses General and Administrative Expense Cost of service revenues Cost of Services Cost of product sales Cost of Goods Sold Sales and Service Revenues Sales Revenue, Net [Abstract] Total sales and service revenues Sales Revenue, Net Service revenues Sales Revenue, Services, Net Product sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Document and Company Information [Abstract] Document and Company Information [Abstract] Document and Company Information. Tax (expense) benefit on unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities and cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Tax and Other Comprehensive Income Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Tax Tax effects of the gross appreciation or the gross loss in value of the total unsold securities at the end of an accounting period as well as the tax effects of changes in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges after taxes. A cash flow hedge is a hedge of the exposure to variability in the cash flows of a recognized asset or liability or a forecasted transaction that is attributable to a particular risk. The change includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gains or losses. Tax (expense) benefit on unamortized benefit plan costs Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans, Tax Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Total shareholders' equity At beginning of year At end of year Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Common stock, $1 par value; 800,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding; 2009 - 306,865,201; 2008 - 327,012,663 Common Stock, Value, Issued Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15) Commitments and Contingencies Total liabilities Liabilities Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Pension and post-retirement plan liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Long-term debt, net of current portion Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Advance payments and billings in excess of costs incurred Customer Advances, Current Accrued employees' compensation Employee-related Liabilities, Current Trade accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current Notes payable to banks Notes Payable, Current Assets Assets [Abstract] Total assets Assets Other Assets Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] Total other assets Assets, Noncurrent Miscellaneous other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Long-term deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Pension and post-retirement plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent Other purchased intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $1,871 in 2009 and $1,767 in 2008 Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Goodwill Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] Property, plant, and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements, Gross Machinery and other equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Buildings and improvements Buildings and Improvements, Gross Land and land improvements Land Current Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Total current assets Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Other Assets, Current Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Inventoried costs, net of progress payments Inventory for Long-term Contracts or Programs Accounts receivable, net of progress payments Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents, end of year Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accumulated amortization on other purchased intangibles Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Common stock repurchases Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Dividends paid Payments of Dividends, Common Stock Proceeds from exercises of stock options and issuances of common stock Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity Principal payments of long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Other investing activities, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities (Increase) decrease in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Payments for outsourcing contract costs and related software costs Payments Outsourcing Contract Costs The cash outflow associated with the costs (including related software costs) incurred for direct and incremental one-time setup activities of information technology outsourcing-type contracts. Additions to property, plant, and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash divested Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash provided by discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash provided by continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Total uses of cash - continuing operations Payments for Operating Activities Uses of Cash - Continuing Operations Payments for Operating Activities [Abstract] Other cash payments Payments for Other Operating Activities Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Income taxes paid, net of refunds received Income Taxes Paid, Net Interest paid, net of interest received Interest Paid Net Of Interest Received The amount of cash paid for interest on money borrowed, including capitalized interest , net of interest received on loans and other debt instruments during the current period. Pension contributions Pension Contributions Cash paid to suppliers and employees Payments to Suppliers and Employees Sources of Cash - Continuing Operations Proceeds from Operating Activities [Abstract] Total sources of cash - continuing operations Proceeds from Operating Activities Other cash receipts Proceeds from Other Operating Activities Cash received from customers Cash Received From Customers Abstract Cash Received From Customers. Collections on billings Proceeds from Customers Progress payments Proceeds from Customers for Progress Payments Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Capital leases Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock converted or redeemed into common stock Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted Liabilities assumed by the company Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) Purchase of businesses Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) [Abstract] Sale of businesses Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates [Abstract] Liabilities assumed by purchaser Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received Investment in unconsolidated affiliate Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Assets Acquired Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities [Abstract] Other non-cash transactions, net Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Other Retiree benefits Increase (Decrease) in Pension and Postretirement Obligations Income taxes payable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Income Taxes Payable Deferred income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Accounts payable and accruals Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Progress payments Increase (Decrease) in Customer Advances Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract] (Increase) decrease in Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Inventoried costs Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Pre-tax gain on sale of businesses Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Impairment of goodwill Amortization of assets Amortization Depreciation Depreciation Net earnings (loss) from above Net earnings (loss) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock repurchased Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value Conversion of preferred stock Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities Employee stock awards and options Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation Adoption of new GAAP accounting guidance Cumulative Effect of Initial Adoption of New Accounting Principle Dividends declared Dividends, Common Stock Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Adjustment to deferred tax benefit recorded on adoption of accounting standard Application of Recognition Provisions of FAS 158, Effect on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATES [Abstract] 2. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATES Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract] Segment Information. RETIREMENT BENEFITS [Abstract] Retirement Benefits. 3. DIVIDENDS ON COMMON STOCK AND CONVERSION OF PREFERRED STOCK Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] DIVIDENDS ON COMMON STOCK AND CONVERSION OF PREFERRED STOCK [Abstract] 4. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS [Abstract] BUSINESS DISPOSITIONS [Abstract] 5. BUSINESS DISPOSITIONS Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] 6. SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE [Abstract] ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET [Abstract] 8. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] 9. INVENTORIED COSTS, NET Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] INVENTORIED COSTS, NET [Abstract] 10. GOODWILL AND OTHER PURCHASED INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] 11. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] 12. INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS AND LONG-TERM DEBT [Abstract] 13. NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS AND LONG-TERM DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] LITIGATION [Abstract] 14. LITIGATION Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Text Block] 15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] 16. RETIREMENT BENEFITS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS [Abstract] 17. STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] UNAUDITED SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA [Abstract] 18. UNAUDITED SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Parent [Member] Common Stock Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares issued Common stock, shares outstanding Net borrowings under lines of credit Reconciliation of Net Earnings (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Payments for businesses purchased Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation and qualifying accounts abstract. Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Pre-tax gain on sale of investments Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments 7. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] INCOME TAXES [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Abstract. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Abstract. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract] Goodwill and Other Purchased Intangible Assets Abstract. GOODWILL AND OTHER PURCHASED INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract] Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Cash dividends declared per share Income taxes paid on sale of businesses Income Taxes Paid On Sale Of Businesses This element represents the applicable amount of income taxes paid on the sale of businesses during the reporting period. Assets of discontinued operations Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Liabilities of discontinued operations Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Other current liabilities Net earnings from discontinued operations Net earnings from discontinued operations This element represents the income (loss) from a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items and the cumulative effect of accounting changes before deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. This excludes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Net earnings from discontinued operations Capital expenditures accrued in accounts payable Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Capitalized software costs Capitalized Computer Software, Gross Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs, Total Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Total Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Beginning Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Ending Balance Buildings and Improvements, Gross, Total Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans, Tax, Total Insurance proceeds received Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Operating Activities Accrued employees' compensation Change in unamortized benefit plan costs, net of tax (expense) benefit of $(374) in 2009, $1,888 in 2008 and $(384) in 2007 Discontinued operations Discontinued operations Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents This element describes all significant accounting policies of the reporting entity and provides a summary of the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income. General Policies and Comprehensive Income Disclosure Textblock 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.