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OTHER - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 24, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2017
Other non-operating (expense) income, net | ASU No. 2017-07 |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Increase to operating profit |  | $ 471 |
Scenario, Plan | ASC 606 |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Increase to current assets (as a percent) | 2.00% |  |
Increase to current liabilities (as a percent) | 2.00% |  |
Increase to net sales (less than) (as a percent) |  | 1.00% |
Decrease to business segment operating profit (less than) (as a percent) |  | 2.00% |
Decrease to net earnings (less than) (as a percent) |  | 2.00% |
Scenario, Forecast | Other non-operating (expense) income, net | ASU No. 2017-07 |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Increase to operating profit |  |  | $ 846

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