REPOSITIONING AND OTHER CHARGES 2 (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Income Statement Classification [Line Items]
Cost of products and services sold	$ 28,291	$ 28,556	$ 24,721
Selling, general and administrative expenses	5,218	5,399	4,618
Total net repositioning and other charges	443	743	598
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Income Statement Classification [Line Items]
Cost of products and services sold	428	646	558
Selling, general and administrative expenses	15	97	40
Total net repositioning and other charges	$ 443	$ 743	$ 598

Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.

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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc.

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