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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Book Values and Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Book values |  |
Fair Value And Carrying Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Line Items] |  |
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations | $ 2,634 | $ 2,668
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations | 11,092 | 11,130
Fair values |  |
Fair Value And Carrying Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Line Items] |  |
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations | 2,606 | 2,621
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations | $ 9,872 | $ 10,067

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