Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Operating activities
Net earnings	$ 1,044	$ 937
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	411	406
Changes in operating working capital	(399)	(482)
Other, net	95	35
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,151	896
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(235)	(287)
Purchases of businesses, net of cash and equivalents acquired	0	(167)
Other, net	(45)	(43)
Net cash used in investing activities	(280)	(497)
Financing activities
Net increase in short-term borrowings	21	891
Proceeds from long-term debt	499	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	(270)	(249)
Dividends paid	(593)	(588)
Purchases of treasury stock	(271)	(329)
Other, net	14	(29)
Net cash used in financing activities	(600)	(304)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	(23)	6
Increase in cash and equivalents	248	101
Beginning cash and equivalents	2,367	2,052
Ending cash and equivalents	2,615	2,153
Changes in operating working capital
Receivables	418	187
Inventories	(202)	(296)
Other current assets	(9)	(1)
Accounts payable	(301)	(231)
Accrued expenses	(238)	(178)
Income taxes	(67)	37
Total changes in operating working capital	$ (399)	$ (482)