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Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior Notes Due 2039 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of 7.45 percent Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, maturing in 2039. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of 6.15 percent Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, maturing in 2019. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Range of Depreciable Years [Domain] Property plant and equipment by range of useful lives. Range of Select Depreciable Years [Axis] Property plant and equipment by range of useful lives. Years Depreciated 6 Through 10 Years [Member] 6 through 10 Years [Member] Six to ten years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. Years Depreciated 1 Through 5 Years [Member] 1 through 5 Years [Member] One to five years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. Years Depreciated 31 Through 40 Years [Member] 31 through 40 Years [Member] Thirty one to forty years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. Years Depreciated 21 Through 30 Years [Member] 21 through 30 Years [Member] Twenty one to thirty years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. Years Depreciated 11 Through 20 Years [Member] 11 through 20 Years [Member] Eleven to twenty years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. Years Depreciated 1 Through 10 Years [Member] 1 through 10 Years [Member] One to ten years range of useful lives of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business. Geographic Location [Domain] Percentage of concentration risk, by geographic location. Geographic Location [Axis] Percentage of concentration risk, by geographic location. Other Countries [Member] This element represents all other countries in which revenue is generated, other than the United States. Drilling And Evaluation [Member] Drilling and Evaluation [Member] One of two operating segments of the company. This segment consists of fluid services, drilling services, drill bits, wireline and perforating services, testing and subsea services, software and asset solutions, and project management services. Completion And Production [Member] Completion and Production [Member] One of two operating segments of the company. This segment consists of production enhancement services, completion tools and services, and cementing services. Maximum Percentage Gross Trade Receivables From One Customer The maximum percentage of gross trade receivables from one customer at balance sheet date. Maximum percentage of gross trade receivables from one customer (in hundredths) Fair value of plan assets [Abstract] Number Of Years Annual Benefit Payments Number of years annual benefit payments are estimated to be made at the current level. Number of years current level annual benefit payments are estimated to be made Amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and projected and accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the amounts that are recognized in the balance sheet (or statement of financial position) for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans. Tabular disclosure of benefit obligations including accumulated benefit obligation and projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets. Amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and projected and accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets Number of shares of restricted stock issued to non-employee directors The number of shares of restricted stock issued to non-employee directors during the period, under the Stock Plan. Number of shares of restricted stock issued to non-employee directors (in shares) Maximum Term Of Currency Derivative Instruments This item represents the maximum expiration date for currency derivative instruments. Maximum term of currency derivative instruments (in years) Maximum Percentage Gross Trade Receivables From One Geographic Segment The maximum percentage of gross trade receivables from one geographic segment at balance sheet date. Maximum percentage of gross trade receivables from one geographic segment (in hundredths) Guarantee Arrangements [Abstract] Guarantee arrangements [Abstract] Accrual For Superfund Sites Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies related to superfund sites. Accrued liabilities for superfund sites Number Of Superfund Sites Number of federal and state superfund sites for which we have established a liability. Number of superfund sites Pre Tax Charge Recognized By Bp As Result Of Macondo Well Incident The amount of pre-tax charge recognized by BP in 2010 as a result of the Macondo well incident. Pre-tax charge recognized by BP as a result of the Macondo well incident General Liability Insurance Program Amount held in a general liability insurance program to cover claims made in the event of property damage, injury, or death, and claims relating to environmental damage. Total amount of general liability insurance program Number Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits Filed And Later Consolidated Number of shareholder derivative lawsuits involving us and our former subsidiary filed in Harris County in May 2009, later consolidated in District Court. Number of shareholder derivative lawsuits Number Of Similar Class Action Lawsuits That Were Consolidated Into One Suit This element represents the number of class action law suits regarding the change in revenue recognition of long-term construction projects and related disclosures, that were consolidated into one claim. Number of similar class action lawsuits that were later consolidated into one suit Arbitration Claim Against Former Subsidiary The initial amount claimed against our former subsidiary in arbitration to monitor and replace the defective bolts and all related costs and expenses of the arbitration for our former subsidiary's past project. Petrobras arbitration claim against KBR Indemnification And Insurance [Abstract] Indemnification and insurance [Abstract] Interest Of Company That Filed Claim Against Entity The approximate percentage interest MOEX has in the Macondo well. Interest of MOEX in Macondo well (in hundreths) Number Of Proceedings Treated As Associated Cases The number of proceedings treated as associated cases. Number of proceedings treated as associated cases Number Of Mexican States In Pollution Complaint The number of Mexican states involved in pollution complaints. Number of Mexican states included in pollution complaint Number Of Lawsuits In Florida Federal Court Not Consolidated Represents the number of lawsuits not yet consolidated that are proceeding in Florida federal court. Number of lawsuits in Florida federal court not consolidated Number Of Texas Lawsuits Not Consolidated State The number of Texas lawsuits in state court related to the Macondo well incident that are not consolidated. Number of Texas state court lawsuits not consolidated Number Of Louisiana Lawsuits Not Consolidated The number of Louisiana lawsuits related to the Macondo well incident that are not consolidated. Number of Louisiana lawsuits not consolidated Minimum Number Of Lawsuits The minimum number of lawsuits related to the Macondo well incident filed against the company and others. Minimum number of lawsuits naming the company Number Of Allegedly Injured Persons In Personal Injury Lawsuits Number of allegedly injured persons in personal injury lawsuits filed against the company. Number of allegedly injured persons in personal injury lawsuits Number Of Decedents In Personal Injury Lawsuits Number of decedents in personal injury lawsuits filed against the company. Number of decedents in personal injury lawsuits Number Of Legal Claims Wrongful Death The number of legal claims that allege wrongful death and other personal injuries related to an offshore incident. Minimum number of wrongful death and personal injury multiple plaintiff lawsuits Number Of Legal Claims Pollution The number of legal claims involving pollution damage related to an offshore incident. Minimum number of environmental class-action complaints Maximum Per Day Fine For Violating Federal Regulations Related To Incs The maximum fine amount that can be assessed per day for violating federal regulations related to Incidents of Noncompliance. Maximum per day fine for violating federal regulations related to INCs Number Of Days To Appeal Incs Issued By Bsee The number of days to appeal Incidents of Noncompliance issued by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement to the appropriate agency. Number of days to appeal INCs issued by the BSEE Number Of Cement Barriers The number of cement barriers used on the Macondo well. Number of cement barriers Number Of General Root Causes Of Well Incident The number of general root causes of the Macondo well incident identified in the Investigation Report. Number of general root causes of the well incident identified by the Investigation Report Number Of Centralizers Used The number of centralizers used by BP. Number of centralizers used by BP Number Of Safeguards To Contain Hydrocarbon Pressures The number of safeguards identified by the National Commission that could have contained hydrocarbon pressures in the well. Number of safeguards that could have contained hydrocarbon pressures Number Of Key Findings In Report Number of key findings related to the possible causes of the well incident outlined in the accident investigation report assembled by BP. Number of key findings related to possible causes of the well incident Number Of Days Of Advance Notice To Department Of Justice Of Any Event That May Involve Substantial Transfers Of Cash Or Other Corporate Assets Outside Ordinary Course Of Business The number of days advance notice to report to the Department of Justice any event that may involve substantial transfers of cash or other corporate assets outside the ordinary course of business. Number of days of advance notice to DOJ of any event that may involve substantial transfers of cash or other corporate assets outside the ordinary course of business (in days) Minimum Department Of Justice Estimate Of Removal Costs And Damages The minimum Department of Justice estimate of removal costs and damages incurred due to the discharge of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. DOJ minimum estimate of removal costs and damages to the United Sates due to discharges of oil into the Gulf of Mexico Criminal Penalty Per Violation Under Endangered Species Act The maximum criminal penalty that can be assessed per violation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 for knowing violations. Maximum criminal penalty per violation under the ESA Civil Penalty Per Violation Under Endangered Species Act The maximum civil penalty that can be assessed per violation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 for knowing violations. Maximum civil penalty per violation under the ESA Maximum Imprisonment Term Under Migratory Bird Treaty Act The maximum prison term allowed under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 for violators who are strictly liable. Maximum imprisonment under the MBTA (in months) Strict Liability Per Day Fine Under Migratory Bird Treaty Act The maximum fine allowed per bird under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 for violators who are strictly liable. Maximum fine per bird killed under the MBTA Liability Cap Under Oil Pollution Act The liability cap under the Oil Pollution Act in addition to the full cost of removal of the discharged oil. Liability cap under the OPA in addition to the full cost of removal of the discharged oil Gross Negligence Per Barrel Assessment Under Clean Water Act The maximum civil penalty that can be assessed per barrel under the Clean Water Act for gross negligence. Maximum per barrel civil penalty for gross negligence under the CWA Strict Liability Per Barrel Assessment Under Clean Water Act The maximum civil penalty that can be assessed per barrel under the Clean Water Act for strict liability. Maximum per barrel civil penalty for strict liability under the CWA Knowing Endangerment Per Day Assessment Under Clean Water Act The maximum criminal sanctions that can be assessed per day under the Clean Water Act for knowing endangerment. Maximum per day assessment for negligent endangerment under the CWA Knowing Discharges Per Day Assessment Under Clean Water Act The maximum criminal sanctions that can be assessed per day under the Clean Water Act for knowing discharges. Maximum per day assessment for knowing discharges under the CWA Negligent Discharges Per Day Assessment Under Clean Water Act The maximum criminal sanctions that can be assessed per day under the Clean Water Act for negligent discharges. Maximum per day assessment for negligent discharges under the CWA Number Of Parties Of Interest The number of parties-of-interest named in the Marine Board Investigation. Number of parties-of-interest in the Marine Board investigation Number Of Independent Bureaus Created To Replace Minerals Management Service Represents the number of bureaus created to replace the Minerals Management Service. Number of independent bureaus created to replace the Minerals Management Service Number Of Fatalities Number of deaths resulting from the Deepwater Horizon rig operating under contract with BP at the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico that exploded and sank. Number of fatalities Estimate Of Amount Of Oil Discharged The federal government estimate of the amount of oil discharged from the well. Federal government estimate of oil discharged from the well (in barrels) Property Plant Equipment Useful Lives Total Depreciated Percentages [Abstract] Property, plant and equipment useful lives and total depreciated percentages [Abstract] Ratio Of Depreciation By Useful Asset Life Over Total Depreciation Of Asset The ratio of depreciation by useful asset life in relation to the total depreciation of the asset during the period. Ratio of depreciation by useful asset life over total depreciation of asset (in hundredths) Percentages Of Property Plant Equipment Depreciated Over Useful Lives [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the percentages that building and property improvements, total machinery, equipment and other, excluding oil and natural gas investments, are depreciated over their useful lives. Percentages of building and property improvements, and total machinery, equipment and other, excluding oil and natural gas investments, depreciated over useful lives Percentage Fixed Income Securities In Common Collective Trust Funds Percentage of investments in fixed income securities included in common collective trust funds. Percentage of investments in fixed income securities included in common collective trust funds (in hundredths) Percentage Us Equity Securities In Common Collective Trust Funds Percentage of investments in United States equity securities included in common collective trust funds. Percentage of investments in United States equity securities included in common collective trust funds (in hundredths) Percentage Non Us Equity Securities In Common Collective Trust Funds Percentage of investments in Non-United States equity securities included in common collective trust funds. Percentage of investments in Non-United States equity securities included in common collective trust funds (in hundredths) Defined Benefit Plan Expected Annual Future Benefit Payments The expected annual amount of the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next ten years. Expected future annual benefit payments for the next 10 years Defined Benefit Plan Percentage Of International Pension Plan Made Up By United Kingdom Pension Plan Percentage This element represents the percentage of the international pension plan that is made up of the United Kingdom pension plan. Percentage of international pension plans' project benefit obligation (in hundredths) Defined Benefit Plan Other Adjustments To Plan Assets The net increase or decrease of changes in the value of the plan assets resulting from any other situation not specifically mentioned elsewhere. Other Defined Benefit Plan Other Adjustments To Obligation The net increase or decrease of changes in the value of the benefit obligation resulting from any other situation not specifically mentioned elsewhere. Other Defined Benefit Plan Settlements Curtailments Curtailments are decreases related to an event that significantly reduces expected years of future service of present employees or eliminates for a significant number of employees the accrual of defined benefits for some or all of their future services. Settlements are decreases related to an irrevocable action that relieves the employer or plan of primary responsibility for a benefit obligation and eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement. Settlements/curtailments Cumulative Number Of Shares Sold Through Plan The cumulative number of shares sold through the plan as of the balance sheet date. Number of shares sold through the plan (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Compensation Plan Number Of Months Of Each Offering Period This element represents the number of months that each offering period lasts beginning on January 1 and July 1 of each fiscal year. Number of months each offering period last beginning on January 1 and July 1 each year (in months) Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Abstract] Share Based Goods And Nonemployee Services Transaction Quantity Of Securities Issued Since Inception The number of shares or units of entity securities issued since inception in which equity securities were issued to pay for goods or nonemployee services. Number of shares issued to non-employee directors inception-to-date (in shares) Share Based Goods And Nonemployee Services Transaction Unrecognized Compensation Costs On Nonvested Award Period Of Recognition Description A description of the period of time over which unrecognized share-based compensation costs are expected to be reported. The time over which the fair market value of the stock is amortized for awards awarded to nonemployee directors Share Based Goods And Nonemployee Services Transaction Annual Number Of Shares Awarded As Compensation This element represents the number of units the plan awards the recipient on an annual basis. Number of units the plan allows for annual award for nonemployee directors (in shares) Share Based Goods And Nonemployee Services Transaction Award Vesting Period Description of the minimum period of time over which a nonemployee director's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year). Vesting period, description Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Dividend Rate Minimum The estimated minimum dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Expected dividend yield - minimum (in hundredths) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Dividend Rate Maximum The estimated maximum dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Expected dividend yield - maximum (in hundredths) Valuation Assumptions And Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of awards or shares, and tabular disclosure of the weighted-average grant-date fair value of awards or shares granted during the year. Assumptions and fair values of options granted Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Expiration From Date Of Grant Reflects the dating as to when the share-based award expires in relation to the grant date, as specified in the award agreement. Expiration from the grant date of the award (in years) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Vesting Period Maximum Range Description of the maximum period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year). Vesting period of stock options to employees - maximum (in years) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Vesting Period Minimum Range Description of the minimum period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year). Vesting period of stock options to employees - minimum (in years) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Quarter Within Fiscal Year That Stock Options Are Issued This element represents the quarter within the fiscal year that stock options are typically issued. Quarter of the year that stock options are generally issued Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method Under Repurchase Program Equity impact of the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period under the company's stock repurchase program. Recorded using the cost method. Repurchase of shares during the period Treasury Stock Acquired Average Cost Per Share From Inception Total cost of shares repurchased from inception of the stock repurchase program, divided by the total number of shares repurchased. Average price per share of common stock that has been repurchased from inception (in dollars per share) Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method From Inception Equity impact of the cost of common stock that were repurchased from inception of the stock repurchase program. Recorded using the cost method. Approximate value of shares of common stock repurchased from inception Treasury Stock Shares Acquired From Inception Number of shares that have been repurchased from inception of the stock repurchase program and are being held in treasury. Number of shares of common stock repurchased from inception (in shares) Schedule of Shares of Common Stock [Table Text Block] This table represents the period end balances of common stock outstanding and details of shares issued and in treasury. Schedule of shares of common stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Pretax Accumulated pretax adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity, net of reclassification of realized foreign currency translation gains or losses. Cumulative translation adjustment Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Except Foreign Currency Transactions The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. Net of tax, except for foreign currency transaction and translation adjustment, which is before tax. Total comprehensive income Shareholders Equity And Stock Incentive Plans [Abstract] Shareholders' Equity And Stock Incentive Plans [Abstract] Former Subsidiary Indemnities Guarantees Excluding Amounts Related To Department Of Justice Securities Exchange Commission Settlements The estimate of the remaining obligation for other indemnities and guarantees provided to our former subsidiary upon separation, excluding the amount to resolve the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission investigations. KBR indemnities and guarantees excluding amounts related to the DOJ and SEC settlements Former Subsidiary Beneficial Interest In Joint Venture Our former subsidiary's beneficial interest in a United Kingdom joint venture through which our former subsidiary held a portion of its interest in a private limited liability company. KBR Beneficial Interest in MWKL (in hundredths) Beneficial Owner Interest In Limited Liability Company Approximate beneficial interest of our former subsidiary and other owners in a private limited liability company. Beneficial Interest in TSKJ of owners (in hundredths) Segment Reporting Information Capital Expenditures [Abstract] Capital expenditures: Tax Sharing Agreement Settlement And Foreign Unrecognized Tax Benefits Amounts to be settled in accordance with tax sharing agreement with KBR and foreign unrecognized tax benefits that would give rise to a United States tax credit. Amounts to be settled in accordance with tax sharing agreement with KBR and foreign unrecognized tax benefits that would give rise to a United States tax credit Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued Reductions Resulting From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations The gross amount of decreases in accrued interest and penalties resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations. Lapse of statute of limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued Decreases Resulting From Settlements With Taxing Authorities The gross amount of decreases in accrued interest and penalties resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Cash settlements with taxing authorities Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued Increase Decrease Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions This element represents the increase (decrease) during the period in the total of accruals for interest and penalties recognized for an underpayment of income taxes, resulting from current period tax positions. Change in current year tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued Increase Decrease Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions This element represents the increase (decrease) during the period in the total of accruals for interest and penalties recognized for an underpayment of income taxes, resulting from prior period tax positions. Change in prior year tax positions Reconciliation Of Interest And Penalties [Roll Forward] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Interest and penalties [Roll Forward] Operating Loss Carryforwards That Expire The sum of domestic, foreign and state and local operating loss carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws, that have definite expiration dates. Net operating loss carryforwards that expire Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Impact Of Devaluation Of Foreign Currency The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to the impact of devaluation of foreign currency, the Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte. Impact of devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte (in hundredths) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Tax Other Impact Of Foreign Operations The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate that can be explained by worthless stock deductions, foreign hybrid debt, subpart F dividends and foreign taxes scale back. Other impact of foreign operations (in hundredths) Standard Contract Period For Revenue Recognition Of Maintenance And Support Fees Standard contract period (in years) over which maintenance and support fee revenue is ratably recognized. Standard contract period for revenue recognition of maintenance and support fees (in years) Number Of Business Segments The number of business segments into which the company's operations are divided. Number of business segments Receivables Trade And Other Accounts Receivable Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block] Describes how an entity determines the level of its allowance for doubtful accounts for its trade and other accounts receivable balances, and when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized. The description should identify the factors that influenced management of the entity in establishing the level of the allowance (for example, historical losses and existing economic conditions) and may also include discussion of the risk elements relevant to particular categories of receivables. Allowance for bad debts Debt Instruments Without Call Feature Description Debt instruments which may not be redeemed prior to maturity. Debt instruments non-call feature description Debt Instrument Maturity Date Month And Year Date when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid, which may be presented in a variety of ways (year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter, etc.). Maturity date Payments of Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission settlement and indemnity Payments to the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission related to the settlements with them and under the indemnity provided to KBR, Inc. upon separation. Payments related to KBR TSKJ matters Shares Exchanged In Subsidary Exchange Offer Value of KBR, Inc. shares exchanged for our own common stock in split of KBR, Inc. Treasury shares issued for acquisition Dividends And Other Transactions With Shareholders Aggregate cash and stock dividends declared for all securities during the period. This also includes other transactions with shareholders including noncontrolling interests such as common stock repurchases during the period, share-based payment awards, and tax benefits related to the exercise of options and restricted stock. Dividends and other transactions with shareholders Total dividends and other transactions with shareholders Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated change in equity from nonowner sources, net of tax (except for foreign currency translation items), at fiscal year-end. Excludes Net Income(Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions with owners. Includes pre-tax foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities and changes in fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Total accumulated other comprehensive loss Number of months that settlement activities have been ongoing Represents the number of months that the company has had settlement activities occuring in relation to the multi-district litigation. Number Of Months That Settlement Activities Have Been Ongoing The interest held by Anadarko in the Macondo well. Anadarko interest in Macondo well Interest In Well Number Of Pods With Depleted Battery The number of pods in the blowout preventer stack which had a depleted battery. Number of pods with depleted battery Number Of Days To File Notice After Conclusion Of Mdl Number of days to file notice after conclusion of MDL The number of days the company has after completion of the MDL to file a proposal for further action in the appeal to the IBLA. Number Of Minutes Taken To Note Loss Of Well Control Number of minutes taken to note loss of well control. Number of minutes taken to note loss of well control The number of Louisiana lawsuits related to the Macondo well incident that are not consolidated that are proceeding in Louisiana federal court. Number of Louisiana lawsuits not consolidated that are proceeding in Louisiana federal court Number Of Louisiana Federal Lawsuits Not Consolidated Number Of Lawsuits In Florida State Court Not Yet Served Represents the number of lawsuits not yet consolidated that are proceeding in Florida state court for which we have not been served. Number of lawsuits in Florida state court not yet served Number Of Louisiana Parishes In Pollution Complaint Number of Louisiana parishes included in pollution complaint The number of Louisiana parishes involved in pollution complaints. Number Of Phases Involved In Limitation Action Trial Number of phases involved in Limitation Action trial The number of phases involved in the Limitation Action trial. General Liability Insurance Program Covered Expenses Legal fees and related expenses covered by insurance Amount of legal fees and related expenses incurred which are covered by our insurance program. Discontinued Operation Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Before Income Tax Overall income (loss) from a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, before income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items. Includes the following (before income tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Arbitration award issued against KBR Duncan, Oklahoma environmental matter [Member] Duncan, Oklahoma environmental matter [Member] Information pertaining to our initial estimate of response efforts, third-party property damage, and remediation related to the Duncan, Oklahoma matter. Number Of Years Passed Since Alleged Release The minimum number of years that have passed since the alleged release of "nuclear/radioactive" waste into the environment. Number of years passed since alleged release Leases [Abstract] Rental expense, net of sublease rentals Future rentals on noncancellable operating leases [Abstract] 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Thereafter Previous Unsecured Credit Facility [Member] Previous Line Of Credit [Member] A contractual arrangement with a lender under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time, and under which borrowings outstanding may be either short-term or long-term, depending upon the particulars. Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Table] Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Axis] Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Name of Temporary Difference [Domain] Investments in Foreign Subsidiaries and Foreign Corporate Joint Ventures that are Essentially Permanent in Duration [Member] Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Line Items] Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Cumulative Amount of Temporary Difference Aggregate fixed rate debt Number Of Debt Instruments With Related Interest Rate Swaps Number of debt instruments with related interest rate swaps Represents the number of debt instruments with related interest rate swaps. Notional amounts of interest rate swaps Floating rate basis Weighted average floating rate Longterm Debt Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest Amount After Swaps The portion of the carrying amount of long-term borrowings outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including current maturities, which accrues interest at a set, unchanging rate, after taking into account the effect of outstanding interest rate swaps. Aggregate fixed rate debt after effect of interest rate swaps Aggregate floating rate debt after effect of interest rate swaps Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill and other intangible assets [Abstract] Goodwill acquired during the period Line of credit, available borrowing capacity Cash equivalents [Abstract] Cash Equivalents Maximum Maturity Cash equivalents, maximum maturity (in months)