Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011
Statement Of Changes In Shareowners Equity [Abstract]
Balance January 1	$ 116,438		$ 118,936
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	(3,709)		(3,459)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	1,251		5,400
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	6,139		7,197
Balance June 30	120,119		128,074
Noncontrolling interests	3,780	[1]	2,323
Total equity balance at June 30	$ 123,899		$ 130,397

[1] (d) Included accumulated other comprehensive income - net attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(170) million and $(168) million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.