General (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Length of fiscal period		91 days	91 days	273 days	273 days
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections
Additions to Long-term retirement benefits and other liabilities	$ 24

Represents the amount of addition to Long-term retirement benefits and other liabilities

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