Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 3,138	$ 3,838	$ 6,210	$ 7,365
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	33	74	71	168
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	3,105	3,764	6,139	7,197
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Investment securities	169	393	506	204
Currency translation adjustments	(1,330)	1,814	(998)	4,353
Cash flow hedges	21	(185)	145	(259)
Benefit plans	560	505	1,600	1,098
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(580)	2,527	1,253	5,396
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	10	(19)	2	(4)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	(590)	2,546	1,251	5,400
Comprehensive income net of tax	2,558	6,365	7,463	12,761
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	43	55	73	164
Comprehensive income attributable to Company	$ 2,515	$ 6,310	$ 7,390	$ 12,597