Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Additional Information (Detail)

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SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 31, 2008
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Allowance for doubtful account $ 117 $ 127    
Provision for doubtful accounts expense 147 199 254  
Inventories 345 319    
Capitalized interest 17 18 37  
Net currency transaction gains and (losses), pre-tax (1) 7 (45)  
Employee share-based awards, Vesting Period 5 years      
Reduction in retained earnings due to change in accounting methodology       $ 3,226
Other Intangible Assets
        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Finite-lived intangible assets, estimated useful lives range, Minimum 2      
Finite-lived intangible assets, estimated useful lives range, Maximum 20      
Capitalized software
        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Finite-lived intangible assets, estimated useful lives range, Minimum 3      
Finite-lived intangible assets, estimated useful lives range, Maximum 5      
Change in Assumptions for Pension Plans
        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Net actuarial gains or losses in excess of market-related value of plan assets or the plans' projected benefit obligations 10.00%      
Period for market related value of plan assets reflecting changes in the fair value of plan assets 5 years      
Vehicles
        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives range Minimum 6      
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives range Maximum 15      
Aircraft
        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives range Minimum 12      
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives range Maximum 30      
Buildings
        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives range Minimum 20      
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives range Maximum 40      
Plant Equipment
        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives range Minimum 6      
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives range Maximum 8.25      
Technology Equipment
        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives range Minimum 3      
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives range Maximum 5