Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 3,509	$ 3,181	$ 10,006	$ 9,991
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(28)	(10)	(75)	140
Net earnings attributable to the Company	3,537	3,191	10,081	9,851
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Investment securities	(284)	170	450	(362)
Currency translation adjustments	(1,590)	(383)	(1,649)	(469)
Cash flow hedges	55	58	136	351
Benefit plans	859	765	2,072	2,826
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(960)	610	1,009	2,346
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(8)	10	(1)	(21)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	(952)	600	1,010	2,367
Comprehensive income	2,549	3,791	11,015	12,337
Less Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(36)	0	(76)	119
Comprehensive income attributable to Company	$ 2,585	$ 3,791	$ 11,091	$ 12,218