Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, including oil and gas property and timber property.

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Amount of income (expense) related to nonoperating activities, classified as other.

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Reclassification
Other income (charges), net	$ (99,532)	$ (84,793)	$ (51,410)
Certain manufacturing facilities
Reclassification
Recognized loss in connection with disposition of a manufacturing facility		26,800	11,000
Foreign currency transaction and translation adjustment net of tax \| Certain manufacturing facilities
Reclassification
Recognized loss in connection with disposition of a manufacturing facility		25,300
Foreign currency transaction and translation adjustment net of tax \| Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income \| Certain manufacturing facilities
Reclassification
Other income (charges), net			9,300
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments and other \| Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income \| Certain manufacturing facilities
Reclassification
Other income (charges), net		$ 4,200	$ (4,200)