Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 13,355	$ 13,864	$ 14,443
Less: net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	298	223	292
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	13,057	13,641	14,151
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Investment securities	(374)	705	608
Currency translation adjustments	(308)	300	180
Cash flow hedges	467	453	118
Benefit plans	11,300	2,299	(7,040)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	11,085	3,757	(6,134)
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(25)	13	(15)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company	11,110	3,744	(6,119)
Comprehensive income	24,440	17,621	8,309
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	273	236	277
Comprehensive income attributable to Company	$ 24,167	$ 17,385	$ 8,032