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Other Comprehensive Earnings (Components Of Other Comprehensive Earnings) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Foreign currency translation:          
Beginning accumulated foreign currency translation $ 1,442 $ 1,542 $ 1,448 $ 1,996  
Change in cumulative translation adjustment (299) 182 (306) (294)  
Income tax benefit (expense) 20 (9) 21 13  
Ending accumulated foreign currency translation 1,163 1,715 1,163 1,715  
Pension and postretirement benefit plans:          
Beginning accumulated pension and postretirement benefits (172) (216) (180) (225)  
Recognition of net actuarial loss and prior service cost in earnings 4 [1] 6 [1] 15 [1] 18 [1]  
Income tax expense (2) (3) (5) (6)  
Ending accumulated pension and postretirement benefits (170) (213) (170) (213)  
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of tax $ 993 $ 1,502 $ 993 $ 1,502 $ 1,268
[1] These accumulated other comprehensive earnings components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost, which is a component of general and administrative expenses on the accompanying comprehensive statements of earnings (see Note 15 for additional details).