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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense, other intangible assets, excluding software	$ 117	$ 125	$ 361	$ 373
Amortization expense, software, included in 'Cost of sales'	$ 15	$ 23	$ 46	$ 68

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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For each income statement presented, the amount charged to expense for amortization of capitalized computer software costs.

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