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Restructuring and Other Charges, Net - Actions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2019 | Mar. 30, 2018 | Mar. 29, 2019 | Mar. 30, 2018
Restructuring Charges |  |  |  |
Charges Incurred | $ 42 | $ 10 | $ 117 | $ 44
Fiscal 2019 Actions |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges |  |  |  |
Charges Incurred |  |  | 107 |
Additional Expected Charges | 20 |  | 20 |
Fiscal 2018 Actions |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges |  |  |  |
Charges Incurred |  |  | 5 | 35
Additional Expected Charges | $ 10 |  | 10 |
Pre-Fiscal 2018 Actions |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges |  |  |  |
Charges Incurred |  |  | $ 5 | $ 9

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