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COMPANY-SPONSORED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Expected Cash Flows for Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Detail) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Pension Benefits | United States |
Expected Benefit Payments: |
2023 | $ 2,062
2024 | 2,193
2025 | 2,328
2026 | 2,464
2027 | 2,599
2028 - 2032 | 14,834
Pension Benefits | United States | 2023 to plan trust |
Employer Contributions: |
2022 | 1,180
Pension Benefits | United States | 2023 to plan participants |
Employer Contributions: |
2022 | 25
Pension Benefits | International Pension Benefits |
Expected Benefit Payments: |
2023 | 45
2024 | 50
2025 | 56
2026 | 62
2027 | 69
2028 - 2032 | 437
Pension Benefits | International Pension Benefits | 2023 to plan trust |
Employer Contributions: |
2022 | 69
Pension Benefits | International Pension Benefits | 2023 to plan participants |
Employer Contributions: |
2022 | 7
Postemployment Retirement Benefits | United States |
Expected Benefit Payments: |
2023 | 223
2024 | 212
2025 | 203
2026 | 194
2027 | 186
2028 - 2032 | 797
Postemployment Retirement Benefits | United States | 2023 to plan trust |
Employer Contributions: |
2022 | 72
Postemployment Retirement Benefits | United States | 2023 to plan participants |
Employer Contributions: |
2022 | $ 46

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