Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 1,587	$ 1,856
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	12	31
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	1,575	1,825
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Investment securities	330	(188)
Currency translation adjustments	116	1,557
Cash flow hedges	72	(72)
Benefit plans	(24)	(1)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	494	1,296
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)	2
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	504	1,294
Comprehensive income net of tax	2,081	3,152
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2	33
Comprehensive income attributable to Company	$ 2,079	$ 3,119