Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Net earnings	$ 1,232	$ 1,468
Other comprehensive (loss) income before tax:
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	3	(62)
Change in unrealized gains / losses on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period	(314)	407
Losses (gains) reclassified into earnings	64	(98)
Change in unrealized gains / losses on cash flow hedges	(250)	309
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans:
Losses arising during the period		(59)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service benefit	83	43
Curtailments, settlements and other	13	173
Change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans	96	157
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	(26)	(247)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before taxes	(177)	157
Benefit (Provision) for taxes	64	(166)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(113)	(9)
Comprehensive income	$ 1,119	$ 1,459