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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Reclassification
Recognized loss in connection with disposition of a manufacturing facility		$ (12,100)
Other income (charges), net	$ (84,793)	(51,410)	$ (61,904)
Certain manufacturing facilities
Reclassification
Recognized loss in connection with disposition of a manufacturing facility	26,800	11,000
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments and other \| Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income
Reclassification
Cost of sales	26,900
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)
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