Retirement Benefits (Schedule Of Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value Of Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 8,132	$ 7,773
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	14,568	12,968
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)	12,935	11,508
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)	14,568	12,968	12,003
Fair value of plan assets	8,132	7,773	7,051
ABO less fair value of plan assets	4,803	3,735
Retiree Medical And Other Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)		3,097	2,827
Fair value of plan assets	$ 205	$ 234	$ 206

1) For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value as of a date of all benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to employee service rendered prior to that date. 2) For other postretirement defined benefit plans, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value of benefits attributed to employee service rendered to a particular date.

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Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets.

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If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate pension accumulated benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented.

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If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented.

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If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate projected benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented.

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