Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Pension and Retiree Medical Plans (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 03, 2011	Sep. 08, 2012	Sep. 03, 2011
U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 93	$ 80	$ 282	$ 242
Interest cost	124	127	370	379
Expected return on plan assets	(183)	(163)	(550)	(487)
Amortization of prior service cost/(benefit)	4	3	12	10
Amortization of experience loss	60	34	179	101
Gross total	98	81	293	245
Settlement/Curtailment (gain)/loss			(7)	(9)
Special termination benefits	2		6	10
Total expense	100	81	292	246
International
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	23	22	65	62
Interest cost	27	28	75	77
Expected return on plan assets	(34)	(32)	(95)	(89)
Amortization of prior service cost/(benefit)		1	1	2
Amortization of experience loss	13	10	35	26
Gross total	29	29	81	78
Settlement/Curtailment (gain)/loss	(2)		1
Special termination benefits
Total expense	27	29	82	78
Retiree Medical
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	12	12	35	35
Interest cost	15	20	45	61
Expected return on plan assets	(5)	(3)	(15)	(10)
Amortization of prior service cost/(benefit)	(6)	(6)	(18)	(19)
Amortization of experience loss		2		8
Gross total	16	25	47	75
Settlement/Curtailment (gain)/loss
Special termination benefits			4	1
Total expense	$ 16	$ 25	$ 51	$ 76