Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Statement Of Changes In Shareowners Equity [Abstract]
Balance January 1	$ 116,438		$ 118,936
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	(7,169)		(9,087)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	3,653		4,191
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	9,630		10,421
Balance September 30	122,552		124,461
Noncontrolling interests	5,464	[1]	2,312
Total equity balance at September 30	$ 128,016		$ 126,773

[1] (d) Included accumulated other comprehensive income - net attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(165) million and $(168) million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.