N.J. Admin. Code § 5A:3-1.2
The following words and terms, as used in this subchapter to describe characterization of a service member's service at separation, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Discharge under other than honorable conditions" means that discharge specified when the reason for separation is based upon a pattern of behavior or one or more acts or omissions that are not acceptable military conduct.
"General discharge (under honorable conditions)" means that discharge specified when significant negative aspects of the soldier's conduct or performance outweigh positive aspects of the soldier's military record. If a soldier's service has been honest and faithful, it is appropriate to characterize that service as under honorable conditions.
"Honorable discharge" means that discharge specified when the quality of service generally has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for military personnel, or is otherwise so meritorious that any other characterization would be clearly inappropriate.
N.J. Admin. Code § 5A:3-1.2