Contracts in Process - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2013
Contractors [Abstract]
Percentage of unbilled contract receivables billed and collected within one year	95.00%
Percentage of incurred costs billed, minimum	75.00%
Percentage of incurred costs billed, maximum	80.00%

Percentage of unbilled contract receivables billed and collected within one year.

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Period Type:	instant