RETIREMENT PLANS AND POST RETIREMENT - Transferred to Keysight Technologies, Inc. (Details) (Keysight Technologies, Inc., USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Nov. 01, 2014
United States defined benefit plans
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Fair value of plan assets transferred to Keysight $ 491
Benefit obligation transferred to Keysight 514
Non-United States defined benefit plans
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Fair value of plan assets transferred to Keysight 1,318
Benefit obligation transferred to Keysight 1,429
United States post-retirement benefit plans
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Fair value of plan assets transferred to Keysight 187
Benefit obligation transferred to Keysight $ 206