Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES - Additional Information (Detail)

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INCOME TAXES - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2010
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 31, 2011
Maximum
Dec. 31, 2011
Minimum
Dec. 31, 2010
Tax years 2003 and 2004
Mar. 31, 2010
Germany
Income Taxes [Line Items]                
Effective tax rate   34.10% 36.90% 36.00%        
Change in valuation allowance   $ 2 $ 30 $ (120)        
Tax benefit associated with the release of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets 40              
Income Tax Expense   1,972 1,952 1,105       76
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration year         2031      
Tax credit carryforward, expiration period           3 years    
Non-U.S. loss carryforwards   788            
Undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries   3,161            
Gross unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate, if recognized   247 283 243        
Gross recognized tax benefits outstanding refund claims for prior tax years   291 326 329        
Income Tax Receivable for Interest   27 32 56        
Refund received as a result of a resolution for tax years             $ 139