Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 1,588	$ 1,493	$ 4,758	$ 5,179
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	20	38	46	89
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	1,568	1,455	4,712	5,090
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Investment securities	125	249	635	451
Currency translation adjustments	526	(810)	252	1,730
Cash flow hedges	29	(48)	141	(310)
Benefit plans	(11)	28	(16)	27
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	669	(581)	1,012	1,898
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	22	(1)	13
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	671	(603)	1,013	1,885
Comprehensive income net of tax	2,257	912	5,770	7,077
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	18	60	45	102
Comprehensive income attributable to Company	$ 2,239	$ 852	$ 5,725	$ 6,975